Qualified Psychologist - 9-12 month FTC

NHS

  • Salford
  • £50,000-60,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
We are looking for a confident Qualified Psychologist - FTC with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Lodge Salford.Main duties of the jobAt Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.About usCygnet 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.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£50,000 to £60,000 a yearContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference numberVPDCF64490Job locationsNorth WestM6 7WQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Qualified 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, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.We need a experienced Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.You will be joining us on a Full time, 40 hour per week basis on a 9-12 month FTC covering maternity leave.Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.Cygnet Lodge Salford:Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.Your Day-to-Day
  • 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 & supervision 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...
  • A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
  • Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
  • 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.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
  • Competitive Salary
  • Strong career progression opportunities into management roles x
  • 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?If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.ukJoin us!In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Qualified 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, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.We need a experienced Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.You will be joining us on a Full time, 40 hour per week basis on a 9-12 month FTC covering maternity leave.Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.Cygnet Lodge Salford:Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.Your Day-to-Day
  • 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 & supervision 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...
  • A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
  • Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
  • 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.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
  • Competitive Salary
  • Strong career progression opportunities into management roles x
  • 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?If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.ukJoin us!In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential
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