Head of Psychology - Clinical / Forensic / Counselling

NHS

  • London
  • £75,000-85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
We are looking for a confident Head of Psychology 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 Hospital Harrow.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 posted05 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£75,000 to £85,000 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberVP15436649Job locationsLondon and South EastHA1 3JLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Psychology leader with a passion for delivering high quality care?We need a dedicated, accomplished Head of Psychology with excellent leadership skills.Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourclientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.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 in a dynamic, supportive team.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll 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 to people every day we want to hear from you.Cygnet Hospital Harrow:Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.Your Day-to-Day
  • Lead on ASD Assessments
  • Lead the development, evaluation & management of the service
  • Manage, train, supervise & support team colleagues
  • Work as a team psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
  • Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
  • Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider clinical team
  • Carry out psychological assessments, develop care plans & provide therapy
  • Carry out clinical research & disseminate outcomes via presentations and publications.
We are looking for someone who is...
  • A HCPC registered Psychologist with demonstrable previous professional practice experience
  • Minimum of 3 years qualified experience
  • ADOS Trained
  • Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
  • An effective people, time & task managerwith excellent communication & leadership skills
  • 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
  • Knowledgeable aboutrisk management, legislation & its impact on service provision.
Why Cygnet? Well 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Psychology leader with a passion for delivering high quality care?We need a dedicated, accomplished Head of Psychology with excellent leadership skills.Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourclientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.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 in a dynamic, supportive team.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll 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 to people every day we want to hear from you.Cygnet Hospital Harrow:Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.Your Day-to-Day
  • Lead on ASD Assessments
  • Lead the development, evaluation & management of the service
  • Manage, train, supervise & support team colleagues
  • Work as a team psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
  • Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
  • Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider clinical team
  • Carry out psychological assessments, develop care plans & provide therapy
  • Carry out clinical research & disseminate outcomes via presentations and publications.
We are looking for someone who is...
  • A HCPC registered Psychologist with demonstrable previous professional practice experience
  • Minimum of 3 years qualified experience
  • ADOS Trained
  • Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
  • An effective people, time & task managerwith excellent communication & leadership skills
  • 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
  • Knowledgeable aboutrisk management, legislation & its impact on service provision.
Why Cygnet? Well 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential
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