Assistant Psychologist Adult Mental Health.

Two Full Time Posts

Employer: Cygnet Healthcare

Location: Cygnet Hospital Oldbury, B68 9AG

Salary: £25,150 (per annum)

Hours: Full time (40 hours a week)

Cygnet 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.

We have an excellent opportunity at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury for experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologists.

Cygnet Hospital Olbury
Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the art 27-bed hospital comprising of two wards that provide acute and PICU services for women in the West Midlands. The service will be opening in mid- 2024.

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury will have a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. We’re 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.

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 and management
• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
• 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
• Attending ward round and multidisciplinary meetings

Candidate Profile
You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated and well organised. 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 you’ll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology, 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.

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 Psychologist’s continuing professional development.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• 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…

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Closing date: 15th March 2024
Interview dates:  25th March 2024