Newly Qualified Psychologist

NHS; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health service as a Newly Qualified Psychologist. With a focus on high-quality care, you'll be integrated into a supportive team, delivering psychological assessments and treatments, and progressively advancing your career within a thriving environment.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice and CPD support

Expert clinical supervision

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Psychologist required.
• Candidates due to qualify within 6 months are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in secure/forensic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out psychological assessments and provide therapy.
• Develop care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide training and supervision to colleagues.

Skills

Passion for delivering care

Teamwork

Psychological assessments

Therapy provision

Collaboration with MDT

Complex therapies (Schema Focused, EMDR, CAT, DBT)

Forensic risk assessment

Self-harm treatment

Mental health support

Education

HCPC registered Psychologist

Job description

We are looking for a confident Newly Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Bury Dunes.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills, and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then, we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference in their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

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

Cygnet has 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.

We need a Forensic, Clinical, or Counselling Psychologist who is passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our PICU/Acute service.

Maximising positive outcomes and recovery for our patients is a challenging, satisfying vocation.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as various healthcare and financial benefits to support your happiness both in and out of work.

If you care about making a difference every day, we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Bury Dunes:

Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women, including specialist deaf services and emergency admission services.

Southampton Ward:

Southampton Ward is a 12-bed male PICU accepting emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals come from all areas, including acute and prison services.

White House Ward:

White House is Cygnet Bury Dunes's 18-bed male acute service, providing a safe environment for men experiencing an acute episode of mental illness requiring emergency admission.

Your Day-to-Day

• You'll be working 40 hours a week
• Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Carry out psychological assessments and provide therapy to individuals and groups
• Develop care plans collaboratively with the MDT
• Provide training and supervision to colleagues and consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development, and carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Psychologist
• Candidates due to qualify within 6 months are encouraged to apply
• Previous experience within a secure/forensic setting
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema Focused, EMDR, CAT, and DBT
• Knowledge and experience of forensic risk assessment
• Trained in specialised assessments such as IPDE and PCL-R
• Passionate about working with people with complex mental health needs
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical and verbal aggression, history of sexual offending, and substance issues

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice and support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts

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

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the apply now link below.

In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.