Job Description
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Role: Assistant Psychologist, Secure Ward
We’re looking for someone who..
• has completed a degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
• has Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society
• has experience in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role, preferably in forensic services
• is passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 16:00, 37.5 Hours.
Site: Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is mental health hospital consisting of six wards (male low and medium secure, two male PICU’s, one female acute and one male acute). We achieved an overall ‘Good’ rating from a recent CQC inpection and we strive to work towards an outstanding rating.
Role: We are currently looking to employ a full time Assistant Psychologist to join our Psychology Department at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. The successful candidate will join a team comprised of qualified, trainee, assistant and honorary psychologists and will work across Secure, PICU and Acute wards. The Assistant Psychologist will need to be able to work independently, safely, and ethically within the limits agreed with their supervisor. The post holder will be working closely with and will be supervised weekly by a qualified psychologist, who will also be the post holder’s line manager. We are seeking a strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the team with;
Administering and reporting psychometric assessments/outcome measures
Developing clinical and risk formulations, and safety plans
Developing and implementing care plans for psychological interventions
Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group treatment programmes
Supporting with the development of Positive Behaviour Support plans
Administration, audit, research and service development
Contribute to the training and support of staff
Career Development:
Access to regular clinical supervision
Access to in person or online training
Access to the Assistant Psychology Development Programme (APDP): Cygnet offers an Assistant Psychology Development Programme (APDP) which is open to all Assistant (and Honorary Assistant) Psychologists across Cygnet Healthcare. The APDP is a (regional/national) structured development programme that aims to develop professional knowledge and in turn increase the quality of care that we provide to our service users. Members registered on the APDP benefit from:
A programme designed to run in parallel to individual and group supervision, provided at service level with a supervising Qualified Psychologist
Access to curriculum of exclusive online lectures prerecord by Cygnet Qualified Psychologists, addressing topics relevant to the role of an AP in order to build clinical knowledge. These lectures are spread across five modules including Clinical skills, Psychoeducation, Psychological approaches, Research skills and Career development.
The opportunity to attend a programme of live interactive workshops facilitated by Cygnet specialists, providing the opportunity for APs to discuss and explore topics related to Professional development, to facilitate reflective discussions, and encourage critical thinking.
Cygnet Benefits Package:
Salary: starting at £29,642.55 p/a, increasing to £30,186.45 p/a post probation. This will increase to £30,730.35 p/a after 18 months of service.
Contributory pension scheme
Free life insurance
Share incentive plan
Free meals
Free Parking
Health cash plan (claim money back for health appointments, assessments and treatments such as dentists, physio’s; access to free private GP appointments etc)
Employee referral scheme. Recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card – includes big brand discounts.
Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
Enhanced Maternity Package
Free access to hospital gym
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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