Newly Qualified Psychologist — Part-Time, 12-Month FTC

Cygnet Group; 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

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.