Qualified Psychologist – Part time

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 Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

You will be joining our team on a part time, 16hrs per week basis working across 3 days.

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.

• You’ll be working 16 hours a week
• Provide a specialist Psychology service to residents within Broughton House and Satellites with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Learning Disabilities, and other co‑morbidity presentations, such as mood disorders
• Help individuals and those supporting them to understand their psychological distress, empower them to work towards living a fulfilling life in line with their values and reduce the impact of disorder
• Work as part of an MDT of clinicians and support staff, providing psychological assessments and a range of direct and indirect treatment to the service
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, and consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications

• A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience of working with neurodiversity, learning difficulties and/or mental health presentations
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Passionate about working with people with neurodiversity and learning disabilities
• Capable of working with difficulties such as self‑harm, physical & verbal aggression and offending behaviours
• Experienced in the delivery of trauma informed care
• Newly qualified and applicants due to qualify within 6 months are welcome to apply
• Desirable but not essential to have had experience of working in social care and/or mental health settings

• Competitive Salary DOE
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, and 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.

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