Part-Time Assistant Psychologist: Clinical Support & Growth

CYGNET; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

CPD opportunities

NHS card discounts

Free meals

Employee assistance programme

Discount centre

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Clifton is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the Qualified Psychologist in clinical settings at a 25-bed low secure service for men with personality-related difficulties and complex mental health needs.

The role involves assisting with assessments, formulation, care planning, and running individual/group programmes, with opportunities for CPD and research involvement. Part-time, 16 hours per week. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited.
• Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role.
• Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable).

Responsibilities

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written).
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes.
• Administration, audit, research and service development.

Skills

Psychology knowledge

Assessment

Teamwork

Clinical formulation

Reporting

Education

BSc Psychology (2:1+)

BPS Accredited

MSc in Psychology

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Clifton is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the Qualified Psychologist in clinical settings at a 25-bed low secure service for men with personality-related difficulties and complex mental health needs.

The role involves assisting with assessments, formulation, care planning, and running individual/group programmes, with opportunities for CPD and research involvement. Part-time, 16 hours per week. DBS check required.