Assistant Psychologist

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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-Day…We 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 developmentWe’re 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 Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…• Salary: £29,642.55 per year• Company pension scheme• A comprehensive employee assistance programme 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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