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Head of Psychology Department
Cygnet Health Care
United Kingdom
On-site
GBP 45,000 - 70,000
Full time
27 days ago
Job summary
Cygnet Health Care is seeking a passionate Head of Psychology to lead the Psychology Department at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield. This role involves overseeing high-quality care for individuals with complex mental health needs, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and developing career opportunities within a supportive environment.
Benefits
Pension
Life insurance
CPD opportunities
Free parking
Free meals for staff on duty
NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
Wellbeing centre with exercises and advice
Qualifications
- A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counseling Psychologist with at least 3 years qualified experience.
- Experience working in CAMHS or mental health settings.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care approaches.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the Psychology Department and managing a caseload on the Child and Adolescent Ward.
- Conducting specialist psychological assessments and developing care plans.
- Providing training and supervision to Assistant Psychologists.
Skills
Clinical Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Trauma-Informed Care
Education
HCPC Registered Psychologist
Job description
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Head of Psychology with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?
We need a Head of Psychology whos passionate about helping patients with a range of complex mental health needs.
As Head of Psychology you will oversee the Psychology Department across Cygnet Hospital Sheffield whilst having a caseload on our Child and Adolescent Ward.
So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield:
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.
Griffin Ward:
Griffin Ward is a 15 bed low secure service that positively supports young people who may need a longer stay in an inpatient setting within a low secure environment. It offers a care and treatment pathway for individuals who may have complex mental health issues and whose needs and risk are such they need to be supported in this environment.
Your Day-to-Day...
The post-holder will have a key role in providing:
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Please press the APPLY button below or email VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?
We need a Head of Psychology whos passionate about helping patients with a range of complex mental health needs.
As Head of Psychology you will oversee the Psychology Department across Cygnet Hospital Sheffield whilst having a caseload on our Child and Adolescent Ward.
So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield:
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.
Griffin Ward:
Griffin Ward is a 15 bed low secure service that positively supports young people who may need a longer stay in an inpatient setting within a low secure environment. It offers a care and treatment pathway for individuals who may have complex mental health issues and whose needs and risk are such they need to be supported in this environment.
Your Day-to-Day...
The post-holder will have a key role in providing:
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Please press the APPLY button below or email VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
General Requirements
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Yorkshire and Humber
S2 3PX
Employer's website
We are looking for a confident Head of Psychology with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?
We need a Head of Psychology whos passionate about helping patients with a range of complex mental health needs.
As Head of Psychology you will oversee the Psychology Department across Cygnet Hospital Sheffield whilst having a caseload on our Child and Adolescent Ward.
So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield:
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.
Griffin Ward:
Griffin Ward is a 15 bed low secure service that positively supports young people who may need a longer stay in an inpatient setting within a low secure environment. It offers a care and treatment pathway for individuals who may have complex mental health issues and whose needs and risk are such they need to be supported in this environment.
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.
- A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a CAMHS or mental health setting
- Minimum 3 years qualified expereince
- 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.
- Pension
- Life insurance
- CPD opportunities
- Free parking
- Free meals for staff on duty
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Please press the APPLY button below or email VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?
We need a Head of Psychology whos passionate about helping patients with a range of complex mental health needs.
As Head of Psychology you will oversee the Psychology Department across Cygnet Hospital Sheffield whilst having a caseload on our Child and Adolescent Ward.
So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield:
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.
Griffin Ward:
Griffin Ward is a 15 bed low secure service that positively supports young people who may need a longer stay in an inpatient setting within a low secure environment. It offers a care and treatment pathway for individuals who may have complex mental health issues and whose needs and risk are such they need to be supported in this environment.
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.
- A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a CAMHS or mental health setting
- Minimum 3 years qualified expereince
- 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.
- Pension
- Life insurance
- CPD opportunities
- Free parking
- Free meals for staff on duty
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Please press the APPLY button below or email VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
- Please refer to job description above
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
- Please refer to job description above
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Yorkshire and Humber
S2 3PX
Employer's website
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