Assistant Psychologist (FTC)
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,137.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29137.00 - £29137.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Blackheath, SE10 8AB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0233-25-2490 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Blackheath.This role will be working Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 Please note, this is a 6 month fixed term contract.Cygnet Hospital Blackheath provides inpatient low secure and PICU services for men with a mental health illness.Your Day-to-DayWe are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with; Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written) Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes Administration, audit, research and service developmentWere looking for someone who is Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £29,137.50 per year Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS car d Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer supportRequirementsContracted hours: 40Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply