Lead Psychologist - Clinical / Forensic / Counselling

NHS; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Lead Psychologist to deliver high-quality mental health care. You'll oversee the Psychology Department, work with patients facing complex challenges, and drive impactful rehabilitation efforts while benefiting from strong career development opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

CPD opportunities

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre with advice

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years qualified experience in a mental health setting.
• Expertise in psychological assessments and therapy.
• Passion for working with complex mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Psychology Department at Cygnet Hospital.
• Develop risk assessments and care plans collaboratively.
• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapies.

Skills

Working in a multi-disciplinary team

Delivering trauma informed care

Clinical supervision

Psychological insight

Psychological testing

Education

HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Lead Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Oldbury.

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 Health Care 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.

Details Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£68,900 to £68,900 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPF67B41E7

Job locations

Oldbury

B68 9AG

Job description Job responsibilities

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

We need a Lead Psychologist whos passionate about helping patients with a range of complex mental health needs.

As a Lead Psychologist you will oversee the Psychology Department across the PICU and Acute wards at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury.

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 Oldbury:

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is a new state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for women. The service has two wards, a 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

The post-holder will have a key role in providing a high quality of psychology service to patients across all aspects of care.

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 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 self-harm and suicide attempts, physical & verbal aggression, drug and alcohol problems and offending behaviour.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

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

We need a Lead Psychologist whos passionate about helping patients with a range of complex mental health needs.

As a Lead Psychologist you will oversee the Psychology Department across the PICU and Acute wards at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury.

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 Oldbury:

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is a new state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for women. The service has two wards, a 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

The post-holder will have a key role in providing a high quality of psychology service to patients across all aspects of care.

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 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 self-harm and suicide attempts, physical & verbal aggression, drug and alcohol problems and offending behaviour.

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.

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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.

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Oldbury

B68 9AG

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Oldbury

B68 9AG

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)