Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - 7 month FTC

We are looking for a confident Clinical or Counselling 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 Hospital Taunton.

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 consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Clinical or Counselling 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 Qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

You will be joining our team on a temporary 7-month FTC covering maternity leave. You will work 40 hours per week. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients is 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 Hospital Taunton:

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.

The Role:

The applicant will be a HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with a keen interest in working with people with complex mental health needs, and the ability to engage them positively. This post is suitable for a candidate who appreciates variety and a certain degree of autonomy. Reporting directly to the Consultant Psychologist, the successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team and will also play a role in training, supervision and service development. The post holder will apply skills and expertise in clinical and risk assessments, collaboratively develop formulations and care plans, and facilitate group and individual psychological assessments.

Some of the benefits of this role include:

• 25 days pro rata annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• Free parking
• Courtesy meals and refreshments whilst on shift
• Shopping and entertainment discount scheme (over 800 retailers)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunities to progress and develop

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

South West
TA3 7BQ

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