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Clinical or Forensic Psychologist - Male Low Secure

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Posting date: 28 March 2024
Salary: £57,200.00 per year
Additional salary information: £57200.00 - £57200.00 a year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 April 2024
Location: London and South East, GU21 2QS
Company: NHS Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: E0233-24-0981

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Summary

Are you an outstanding Clinical or Forensic 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, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll 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. Greenacre Ward: Greenacre Ward is our male low secure service. Men on Greenacre may experience behaviours that are challenging, including self-harm or aggression and may be considered a risk to others or have been involved in the criminal justice system. Your Day-to-Day Youll be working40hours 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 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? Well offer you 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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