Qualified Psychologist - Part time
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28000.00 - £28000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | North West, CW1 4QW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-25-1482 |
Summary
Are you an outstanding Clinical/Counselling/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 Qualified Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Working on a part time, 20 hours per week basis you will join our Acute female ward at Cygnet Nield House. 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 Nield House: Cygnet Nield House in Crewe is our 29-bed mental health hospital for women. Cygnet Nield House is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services: Compton Ward: Compton Ward,a 15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Your Day-to-Day Youll be working 40hours a week Work as a team Psychologist within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on Compton Ward Carry out psychological assessments & provide both individual and group work 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. Facilitate formulation meetings We are looking for someone who is... A HCPC registered Psychologist or applicants awaiting HCPC registration (Newly Qualified) Experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting Experience or a passion for working within an Acute/PICU service Preferably trained in or with an interest in brief solution focussed therapies and/ or trauma informed work Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression. 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 or email VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk Join us! In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.