Trainee Psychologist

Cygnet


Date: 11 hours ago
City: Blackpool, England
Contract type: Full time
Are you a final year Trainee 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 and secure a qualified post on completion of your training and receipt of HCPC registration.

We have an opportunity for a trainee in the final year of their training who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our PICU/Acute service. Upon completion of your training, you will be able to move into a qualified position within the service.

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

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 – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Newton House

Cygnet Newton House is a 21 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.

Your Day-to-Day…

You’ll be working 40 hours a week, with time factored in to continue your studies. The post would make an ideal final year paid placement opportunity.

Under The Supervision Of a Practitioner Psychologist You Will

  • 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 & support 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…

  • In the final year of their practitioner psychologist training (i.e. Counselling Doctorate, Forensic Doctorate, Forensic Psychologist Practitioner Programme)
  • Previous experience within an inpatient mental health setting
  • 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 drug & alcohol problems (under appropriate supervision)

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.
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