Clinical or Forensic Psychologist – Part time

Cygnet Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a part-time Clinical or Forensic Psychologist in Woking. The role involves delivering psychological assessments and therapy, collaborating in a multidisciplinary team, and conducting audits and research. Ideal candidates should be HCPC registered, experienced in mental health settings, and passionate about complex therapies. This position offers a salary of £24,800pa with opportunities for professional development and a positive impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Monthly reflective practice

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist required.
• Experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting is essential.
• Preferably trained in complex therapies like Schema focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and therapy to clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Conduct audits and research projects.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in clinical forensic or mental health setting

Skills in Schema focused therapy

Passion for mental health care

Education

Qualified Psychologist

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.

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 part time, 16hrs per week basis working across 2 days.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatients–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…

• You’ll be working 16 hours a week


• 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 DBT


• Passionate 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: £24,800pa (FTE £62,000)


• Strong 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?

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below.

Join us!

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