Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - 7 month FTC

Are you an outstanding Clinical or 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.

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 – 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 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.

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below.
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