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Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?


We need a experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our Secure Forensic service.


Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 24hrs per week across 3days.


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.


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.
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Cygnet Bury Hudson:
Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.


The Role/ Day to day:
*Looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or nearly qualified to work within an established mult
idisciplinary team (MDT) on a secure ward.
*Providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.
*To formulate cases using evidence based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management
*To implement individual and group interventions, supporting patients to fully engage with their care pathway and to monitor treatment outcomes
*To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users’ formulation and treatment plan.
*Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
*Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
*Supporting staff development through training, reflective practice and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team


We are looking for someone who is…
*An HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or close to qualification with experience in a clinical, forensic or mental health setting and able to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, personality disorder and complex trauma.
*Preferably trained in delivering psychological therapies such as Schema, Cognitive Analytical and/or DBT and familiar with using psychological models and theories to treat difficulties such as emotional dysregulation, self-harming, offending behaviour and substance misuse problems.
*Possesses a good understanding of risk and trauma and is trained in a range of risk assessment tools, specialist psychological assessments and with strong formulation skills
*Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs and working in a trauma informed way.


Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
*Competitive Salary: Up to £36,000pa DOE (FTE £60,000pa)

*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?


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If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.


Click the button to apply