Clinical or Forensic Psychologist

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?

We need a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

You will be joining our team on a full time, 40hrs per week basis.

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.

So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Hospital Woking:

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.

Job Summary To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within this service; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed your supervisor. To conduct audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and research projects, teaching and project work.

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 or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting

Newly qualified and applicants due to qualify within 6 months are welcome to apply

Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBTPassionate 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.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary:
Up to £60,632pa DOEStrong 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.

Ready to make a positive change?

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply