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 Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. You will be joining our team on a part time, 24hrs per week basis across 3 days. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation. So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you.
Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove:Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our hospital for women in Staffordshire. There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service. Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.
Job SummaryTo support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within this service; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed your supervisor. To conduct audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and research projects, teaching and project work.
Your Day-to-Day- Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
- 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.
- A HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
- Newly qualified and applicants due to qualify within 6 months are welcome to apply
- Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and 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 and drug & alcohol problems.
- £57,750.00 per year (Prorated: £34,650.00)
- 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.
What next? What next?If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.
In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
At Cygnet, we've been changing people's lives for more than 30 years - thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We're always set on positive, lasting outcomes.