Head of Psychology - Clinical / Forensic / Counselling
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £75,000.00 to £85,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £75000.00 - £85000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | London and South East, HA1 3JL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-25-1552 |
Summary
Are you an outstanding Psychology leader with a passion for delivering high quality care? We need a dedicated, accomplished Head of Psychology with excellent leadership skills. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourclientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation. 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 in a dynamic, supportive team. 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 to people every day we want to hear from you. Cygnet Hospital Harrow: Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act. Your Day-to-Day Lead on ASD Assessments Lead the development, evaluation & management of the service Manage, train, supervise & support team colleagues Work as a team psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider clinical team Carry out psychological assessments, develop care plans & provide therapy Carry out clinical research & disseminate outcomes via presentations and publications. We are looking for someone who is... A HCPC registered Psychologist with demonstrable previous professional practice experience Minimum of 3 years qualified experience ADOS Trained Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT An effective people, time & task managerwith excellent communication & leadership skills 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 Knowledgeable aboutrisk management, legislation & its impact on service provision. 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.