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Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet Health Care

Derby, DE24 8WZ

Salary

£29,642

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Derby. Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health re...

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

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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 Hospital Derby.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. The role will be working on the Male Low Secure Ward.

This role is full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).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 youSalary: £29,642.55 per year Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance prog ramme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer supportPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

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First seen

20 August 2026

Last checked

21 August 2026

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