Forensic or Clinical Psychologist - Personality Disorder

Forensic or Clinical Psychologist - Personality Disorder

We are looking for a confident Clinical or Forensic 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 Bury Hudson.

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.

Job Responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Qualified 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 Forensic or Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our Medium Secure Personality Disorder service.

Maximising positive outcomes and 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.

Your Day-to-Day

• You will be working 40 hours a week.
• Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Carry out psychological assessments and provide therapy to individuals and groups.
• Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT.
• Provide training and supervision to colleagues, and consultation to teams.
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development, and carry out clinical research.
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Forensic or Clinical Psychologist.
• Previous experience within a secure/forensic setting.
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, EMDR, CAT, and DBT.
• Knowledge and experience of forensic risk assessment.
• Trained in specialised assessments such as IPDE and PCL-R.
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs.
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical and verbal aggression, history of sexual offending, and drug and alcohol problems.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles.
• Monthly reflective practice and support with CPD opportunities.
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support.
• Cycle to work scheme and 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.

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.