Lead Psychologist - £4,000 Welcome bonus

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Gloucester, Gloucestershire

From £ 1000 to 500000

Contract, Full time

Work hours: 32.0

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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?

Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

We need a Lead Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs and associated learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.

Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 32hrs across 4 days at Alders Clinic.

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 Alders Clinic:

Cygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

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

• Experience of working within a Personality Disorder service preferred

• 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…

• Competitive Salary: £62,400pa (FTE £78,000)

• £4,000 welcome bonus (T&C'S)

• 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we w ant to talk to you.

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