Qualified Psychologist

Cygnet; Mold; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £65,000pa DOE

Career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice

Clinical supervision & peer support

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme & discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Delfryn House in North Wales is seeking an experienced Psychologist to work on a new women’s low secure service. The role involves assessments, therapy, and working with a multidisciplinary team to support complex mental health needs. The service opens in early 2027 and referrals are being accepted.

You'll join a supportive team with opportunities for CPD, supervision, and career progression, while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced Psychologist with adult mental health focus.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of MH legislation, risk assessment and risk management.
• Trained in Schema Focused, CAT and DBT therapies.
• Capable of treating self-harm, aggression, sexual offending history, and substance issues.
• Excellent communicator.

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 and knowledge to the multidisciplinary team
• Support clinical, nursing and direct care teams in risk evaluations and decisions
• Evaluate the service, contribute to development and carry out clinical research

Skills

Adult MH

MDT work

Risk assessment

Complex therapies

Self-harm management

Communication skills

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 experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team at Cygnet Delfryn House.

Joining our team on a full time basis, you will work 40hrs per week across 5 days.

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 Delfryn House

Cygnet Delfryn House is our new Low Secure service for women in North Wales. We support women across two wards, specialising in mental health and personality disorders. The service is due to open in early 2027 and is accepting referrals now.

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: £65,000pa 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.

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