Head of Psychology Department

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as the Head of Psychology at a leading mental health hospital. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs. You'll lead a dedicated clinical team, providing specialist assessments and therapy while collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals. With a commitment to trauma-informed care, you will ensure the highest standards of psychological support. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits, including pension plans, CPD opportunities, and a strong focus on your professional development.

Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance

CPD Opportunities

Free Parking

Free Meals for Staff

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing Centre

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in mental health.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical forensic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapy.
• Collaborate on risk assessments and care plans with the MDT.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and provide training.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Trauma-Informed Care

Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

HCPC Registration

3 Years Qualified Experience

Job description

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Are you an outstanding Experienced Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?

We need a Head of Psychology to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. You will be joining us on a full-time, 40 hours per week basis.

If you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

Cygnet Hospital Wyke offers a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families, and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

Your Day-to-Day...

The post-holder will have a key role in providing:

• Specialist psychological assessments, interpretation from psychological tests, semi-structured interviews, individual and group therapy. You will also consider potential risks and social needs of the client group, relevant to their diagnosis.
• Collaboratively develop risk assessments and care plans with the MDT.
• You will work as part of a dedicated clinical team providing a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation in a therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
• You will be expected to offer psychological insight and knowledge around the clinical area and provide consultation about the psychological care of the client group to staff, families, and other agencies.
• As a HCPC Registered Psychologist, you will have a pivotal role in the training and clinical supervision of Assistant Psychologists and the APDP programme provided by Cygnet.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Minimum 3 years qualified experience
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in the delivery of trauma-informed care
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
• Capable of working with difficulties such as physical & verbal aggression, history of offending, drug and alcohol problems, and self-harm.

Benefits include:

• Pension
• Life insurance
• CPD opportunities
• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (including big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits, supporting your happiness both in and out of work through savings, healthcare, holidays, leisure, professional development, and a pension.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check. An offer of employment is subject to successful clearance.