Cygnet
Lead Psychologist – £4,000 Welcome bonus

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Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Are you an outstanding Qualified 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 Lead Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs and associated learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 32hrs across 4 days at Alders Clinic.
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.
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Cygnet Alders Clinic
Cygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.
Your Day-to-Day…
- 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 or Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
- Experience of working within a Personality Disorder service preferred
- 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.


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Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Competitive Salary: £62,400pa (FTE £78,000)
- £4,000 welcome bonus (T&C'S)
- 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.
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