Head of Psychology Department - Clinical/Counselling/Forensic

Cygnet Health Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a passionate Head of Psychology to deliver high-quality care and oversee their dedicated mental health services. This role involves leading the Psychology Department efforts across multiple facilities, specializing in rehabilitation for individuals with complex mental health needs, while supporting team members in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

CPD opportunities

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of qualified experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting.
• Experience in delivering trauma-informed care.
• Capacity to work effectively with diverse client needs, including aggression and self-harm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Psychology Department across multiple facilities.
• Provide specialist psychological assessments and develop care plans.
• Contribute to training and supervision of Assistant Psychologists.

Skills

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Psychological assessments

Education

HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling 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 35 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Delfryn.
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 women with a range of complex mental health needs.

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.

As Head of Psychology you will oversee the Psychology Department across both Delfryn Lodge and Delfryn House (including the step down service Rhyd Alyn)

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge:

Set amid the rolling hills of Flintshire, Cygnet Delfryn Lodge is a 24 bed service specialising in high dependency inpatient rehabilitation for women who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may be detained under the Mental Health Act. Delfryn Lodge is designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes effective rehabilitation and recovery. The team are also dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users lives.

Cygnet Delfryn House:

Cygnet Delfryn House is our high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Men placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

Rhyd Alyn:

A six bed community rehabilitation service for women who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at inpatient rehabilitation services.

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.
• You will also contribute to the Midlands Female Services Psychology Meetings and CPD events.
• 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 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.

Cygnet Benefits:

• 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.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays and leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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.

Location/Travel Information

With being close to excellent motorway links to the M56 (5 minutes away) and M6 (only 15 minutes away), easily commutable from Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Wrexham, Shropshire, Cheshire and Stoke.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Please press the APPLY button below

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 women with a range of complex mental health needs.

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.

As Head of Psychology you will oversee the Psychology Department across both Delfryn Lodge and Delfryn House (including the step down service Rhyd Alyn)

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge:

Set amid the rolling hills of Flintshire, Cygnet Delfryn Lodge is a 24 bed service specialising in high dependency inpatient rehabilitation for women who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may be detained under the Mental Health Act. Delfryn Lodge is designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes effective rehabilitation and recovery. The team are also dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users lives.

Cygnet Delfryn House:

Cygnet Delfryn House is our high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Men placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

Rhyd Alyn:

A six bed community rehabilitation service for women who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at inpatient rehabilitation services.

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.
• You will also contribute to the Midlands Female Services Psychology Meetings and CPD events.
• 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 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.

Cygnet Benefits:

• 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.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays and leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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.

Location/Travel Information

With being close to excellent motorway links to the M56 (5 minutes away) and M6 (only 15 minutes away), easily commutable from Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Wrexham, Shropshire, Cheshire and Stoke.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Please press the APPLY button below

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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. .
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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

Wales

CH7 6FQ

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