Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet Group; Horkesley Heath; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Horkesley Heath, UK, seeks an experienced Assistant Psychologist for a full-time role. This position involves contributing to assessments, implementing care plans, and evaluating programs for patients with mental health and learning disabilities. Candidates should hold a degree in Psychology, preferably be BPS Accredited, and have a passion for interdisciplinary teamwork. A competitive salary of £28,612.50 per year and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Opportunities to become involved in research

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology with a minimum 2:1 classification.
• BPS Accredited candidate with relevant qualifications.
• Passion for working in a healthcare team environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments and care plans.
• Plan and evaluate individual and group programs.
• Engage in administration and service development.

Skills

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

BPS Accredited

Experience in health care

Teamwork

Master’s degree in Psychology (preferable)

Education

Degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Psychology (preferable)

Job description

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.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Colchester.

This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm).

Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

Your Day-to-Day

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development

We’re looking for someone who is …

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
• Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
• Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Qualified to Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you …

• Salary: £28,612.50 per year
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision and peer support

Requirements

Contracted hours: 40 hours per week

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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