Cygnet
Assistant Psychologist
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We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage
The Role: We are currently looking to employ a full-time Assistant Psychologist to join our Psychology Department at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. The successful candidate will join a team comprised of qualified, trainee, assistant, and psychologists and will work across PICU and/or Acute wards. The post holder will be working closely with and will be supervised weekly by a qualified psychologist, who will also be the post holder’s line manager. We are seeking a strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the team with:
- Administering and reporting psychometric assessments/outcome measures
- Developing clinical and risk formulations
- Supporting with the development of Positive Behaviour Support and/or Safety Plans
- Developing and implementing care plans for psychological interventions
- Planning, delivering, and evaluating individual/group treatment programmes
- Administration, audit, research, and service development
- Contribute to the training and support of staff
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Location: Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, Graveley Rd, Stevenage, SG1 4YS
Salary: £29,642 per year
Hours: Full Time, Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours, 8-4
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 18/10/2026 (Please note, this vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received)
Applications: Please attach a CV and Supporting Statement in a single attachment (Word or PDF). The name of the file should be your surname and first name (“SURNAME_NAME”).
Interview Date: TBC
The Hospital: Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is a mental health hospital consisting of six wards (male low and medium secure, two male PICU’s, one female acute, and one male acute). We achieved an overall ‘Good’ rating following a CQC inspection.
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We’re Looking For Someone Who Is…
- Has completed a Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
- BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited (i.e., GBR)
- Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
- Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Preferably Qualified to Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Company pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre, e.g., NHS card
- Free meals
- Internal and external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to become involved in research
- Clinical supervision and peer support
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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