Lead Psychologist
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,984 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, GL1 5UA |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR159 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Are you an outstanding Clinical/Counselling 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, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
We need a Lead Clinical/Counselling Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.
We are looking for someone who has experience of working with complex emotional needs, personality disorder, PTSD, and ASC.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.
So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.
Cygnet Alders Clinic:
Cygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs. Cygnet Alders Clinic is on the Welsh Hospital Framework with specialist service status.
Your Day-to-Day…
- 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/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a mental health setting
- Preferably trained in DBT and trauma focused therapies such as EMDR, CBT or Schema Focused Therapy.
- Experience of working with complex emotional needs, personality disorder, PTSD, and ASC.
- Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
- Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression and addiction.
Why Cygnet? We’ll 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 you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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