Qualified Psychologist – Part time

Are you an outstanding Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?

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.

We need a Qualified Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Working on a part time, 20 hours per week basis you will join our Acute female ward at Cygnet Nield House.

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 Nield House

Cygnet Nield House in Crewe is our 29-bed mental health hospital for women.

Cygnet Nield House is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:

Compton Ward

Compton Ward, a 15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Your Day-to-Day…

• You’ll be working 40 hours a week
• Work as a team Psychologist within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on Compton Ward
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide both individual and group work
• Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.
• Facilitate formulation meetings
  
  

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is…

• A HCPC registered Psychologist or applicants awaiting HCPC registration (Newly Qualified)
• Experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Experience or a passion for working within an Acute/PICU service
• Preferably trained in or with an interest in brief solution focussed therapies and/ or trauma informed work
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression.
  
  

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• 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?

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below or email [email protected]

Join us!

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