Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist - Part time

Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist - Part time

Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England
BS22

Location:
Kewstoke, BS22 9UZ

Salary:
Up to £48,000pa DOE (FTE Up to £60,000)

Hours:
Part Time

Closing date:
Monday 5 August 2024

Are you an outstanding Clinical / Forensic / Counselling 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.

Joining our team on a part time basis, you will be working 32 hours over 4 days per week.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke:
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides an emergency admissions service for men and a pathway for women from low secure to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder.

Your Day-to-Day...

• You'll be working 32 hours a week
• 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.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Experience of working within a Personality Disorder Unit
• 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.

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.

Join us!