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Qualified Psychologist
Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist – Secure Forensic Service
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About the Role
Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high-quality care?
We need an experienced Forensic Psychologist, dedicated to helping individuals with complex mental health needs, to join our Secure Forensic service.
Be part of Cygnet, a trusted provider of specialist mental health services for over 30 years.
This role, at Cygnet Bury Hudson, offers the chance to progress your career within a dynamic, supportive team while making a significant difference to people’s lives.
Cygnet Bury Hudson delivers a range of secure mental health services for men, including those diagnosed with personality disorder.
The Role & Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Working as part of an established multidisciplinary team (MDT) in a secure ward environment, you will:
- Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
- Handle severe and complex mental health conditions, using evidence-based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management.
- Deliver individual and group interventions, ensuring patients engage actively with their care to monitor treatment outcomes.
- Offer specialist psychological advice and consultation to support multi-professional collaboration in patient care.
- Conduct structured risk assessments using professional judgement tools.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, shaping patient care plans.
- Enhance team capabilities through training, reflective practice, and supervising Assistant Psychologists.
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Required Skills & Experience
We are seeking an HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist – nearly qualified is acceptable – with the following strengths:
- Clinical experience in psychological therapies such as:
- Schema Therapy
- Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Familiarity with working in clinical, forensic, or mental health settings.
- Experience working with individuals with:
- Mental illness
- Personality disorder
- Complex trauma
- Strong understanding of risk management, trauma-informed approaches, and formulation skills.
- Implemented assessments and interventions for troubled behaviours such as:
- Emotional dysregulation
- Self-harming
- Offending behaviours
- Substance misuse
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What Cygnet Offers
Join us for a satisfying and challenging role, complemented by:
- Competitive salary (up to £52,500 per annum, pay on experience)
- Career progression with opportunities into management roles
- Opportunities for reflective practice, and structured continuous professional development (CPD)
- Regular clinical supervision and peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme and cycle to work savings scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Various staff benefits, including perks for shopping, leisure, travel, and healthcare support.
Note: Applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.
Is this for you?
If you are passionate about making a difference—every day—we’d like to hear from you.
Ready to apply? Visit the Cygnet Bury Hudson site for further details.
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