Head of Psychology

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 to join our team at Cygnet Nield House. You will join our team on a full time, 40hrs per week across 5days.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our clients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.

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 in a dynamic, supportive team. 

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll 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 Nield House:

Cygnet Nield House is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:

• Clarion Ward, a 14 bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder, with or without co-morbid disordered eating.
• 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…

• Lead on 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

• Minimum of 3 years qualified experience

• Experience within a Inpatient service

• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT

• An effective people, time & task manager with 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 about risk management, legislation & its impact on service provision.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Up to £78,000pa DOE

• 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.