Newly Qualified Psychologist - Part Time

Cygnet; Hanley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Referral scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Oaks, part of the Cygnet group, is seeking a Newly Qualified Psychologist to join a 12-month FTC on a part-time basis (24 hours over 3 days). The role focuses on psychological assessments and therapy for adults within a high-support inpatient rehabilitation setting.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to risk assessments, and provide insight to improve patient recovery. The role offers development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified psychologist with interest in adult mental health.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, risk assessment & risk management.
• Able to work with complex therapies (Schema Focused, CAT, DBT).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out psychological assessments and provide therapy to individuals and groups.
• Work systemically with staff and directly with service users.
• Consult with staff, families and other agencies about psychological care.
• Offer psychological insight to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support clinical teams in risk evaluations and decisions.
• Evaluate the service and contribute to development and research.

Skills

Psychologist

Excellent communicator

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Tools

Schema Focused Therapy

Cognitive Analytical Therapy

DBT

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling.

It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We need a Newly Qualified Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team at Cygnet Oaks.

Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 24hrs per week across 3 days covering a 12 month FTC.

Cygnet have 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.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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

Cygnet Oaks

Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.

Your day-to-day…

• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
• Work systemically with staff, as well as directly with service users
• Consult with staff, families & other agencies about the psychological care of the client group
• Offer psychological insight & knowledge to the multidisciplinary team
• Support the clinical, nursing & direct care teams in making skilled evaluations & decisions about risk
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.

We are looking for someone who is…

• An experienced Psychologist, ideally with an adult mental health client group
• Experienced in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable of mental health legislation, risk assessment & risk management principles
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical & DBT
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending & drug & alcohol problems
• An excellent communicator.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Competitive Salary: Up to £31,200pa DOE
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
  • Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
  • Expert clinical supervision & peer support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

  Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.