Assistant Psychologist

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day., Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it., We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologist to gain experience in two very different patient groups and services Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital Coventry Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is a 47-bed hospital comprising of four wards that provide acute, PICU and rehabilitation services for men in the West Midlands. Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Meadows Mews, Tipton Cygnet Meadows Mews is a 10-bed community service for men who have a traumatic, acquired or degenerative brain injury, who have stepped down from inpatient neurorehabilitation. Patients are likely to have related complex difficulties including; associated mental health problems, a history of behaviours that challenge, substance abuse difficulties and forensic histories. The goal of a placement at Meadows Mews is to transfer skills and support strategies developed in an inpatient setting into a community placement, and to increase access and engagement in community activities. Job Role We are seeking academically strong candidates to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Head of Psychology with:

• Psychological assessment including psychometric administration
• Risk assessment, safety formulation and management
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological care and treatment
• Working with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment and care
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development
  
  We are looking for a confident Assistant Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital and Meadow Mews. Please note, you will be working 20 hours at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital (Coventry) and 20 hours at Meadow Mews (Tipton) per week., You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated, well organised and be passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries, clinical risk and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all youll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degr ee in Psychology (2:1 or above) or the equivalent which is BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited. Further postgraduate training in relevant area of applied psychology and mental health is desirable. Previous experience of working within mental health services and settings is essential, and previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering 1:1 therapeutic work and/or group therapy sessions is desirable. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation., Cygnet Healthcare Ltd. has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

Clinical supervision will be provided as an important part of personal and professional development. We also offer an excellent Assistant Psychologist Development Programme to support our Assistant Psychologists continuing professional development. Why Cygnet? Well offer you
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Free Parking
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Clinical supervision and peer support
• Plus much more