Qualified Psychologist

Cygnet; Bury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £52,500

Career progression

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

The role involves looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or near qualification to work within an established MDT on a secure ward, providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, and formulating cases to guide treatment and risk management.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered psychologist or close to qualification.
• Experience in clinical/forensic/mental health settings.
• Familiar with risk assessment tools and structured professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Formulate cases using evidence-based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management.
• Implement individual and group interventions and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Offer specialist psychological advice and supervision to MDT members.
• Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support staff development through training and supervision of junior psychologists.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Risk assessment

Formulation skills

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic)

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.

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

We need a experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our Secure Forensic service.

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 Bury Hudson

Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

The Role/ Day To Day

• Looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or nearly qualified to work within an established multidisciplinary team (MDT) on a secure ward.
• Providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.
• To formulate cases using evidence based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management
• To implement individual and group interventions, supporting patients to fully engage with their care pathway and to monitor treatment outcomes
• To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users’ formulation and treatment plan.
• Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
• Supporting staff development through training, reflective practice and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is…

• An HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or close to qualification with experience in a clinical, forensic or mental health setting and able to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, personality disorder and complex trauma.
• Preferably trained in delivering psychological therapies such as Schema, Cognitive Analytical and/or DBT and familiar with using psychological models and theories to treat difficulties such as emotional dysregulation, self-harming, offending behaviour and substance misuse problems.
• Possesses a good understanding of risk and trauma and is trained in a range of risk assessment tools, specialist psychological assessments and with strong formulation skills
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs and working in a trauma informed way.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Competitive Salary: Up to £52,500pa 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.

Ready to make a positive change?

What next?

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