• Job Description

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  Job summary

  We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Aspen Clinic This role will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Cygnet Aspen Clinic Cygnet Aspen Clinic is a specialist in-patient service for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and associated complex needs, which are often complex developmental trauma/abuse, and/or autism. Our patients are also often a risk to themselves. We provide assessment, stabilisation, treatment and rehabilitation for up to 16 women, who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

  Main duties of the job

  At 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 us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  26 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £27,825 to £27,825 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  VPE557227B

  Job locations

  Aspen Lodge

  Manvers Road

  Mexborough

  South Yorkshire

  S64 9EX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team atCygnet Aspen Clinic

  This role will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

  Cygnet Aspen Clinic

  Cygnet Aspen Clinic is a specialist in-patient service for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and associated complex needs, which are often complex developmental trauma/abuse, and/or autism. Our patients are also often a risk to themselves. We provide assessment, stabilisation, treatment and rehabilitation for up to 16 women, who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

  Your Day-to-Day

  We are seeking a compassionate candidate with a relentlessly positive approach to support and enhance the psychological care of women patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with:

  • Working within the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team to deliver the full programme
  • Developing and updating risk assessments within the multi-disciplinary team
  • One to one support for patients; you will manage your own caseload under supervision
  • Administration, scoring and reporting of psychological tests and assessments
  • Co-produce formulations with patients
  • Drafting reports
  • Data analysis for local Clinical Governance meetings
  • Attending and contributing to MDT meetings
  • Collaboration with the MDT in service developments and evaluations
  • Participation in regular weekly supervision.

  Were looking for someone who is

  • Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent, from a course accredited by the British Psychological Society; (eligible for GMBPsS)
  • Experienced in a paid Assistant Psychologist role (at least 6 months)
  • Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Good understanding of the impact of trauma/abuse
  • Experienced in data analysis with good IT skills
  • Knowledgeable or experienced with DBT, and a willingness to train if not yet qualified
  • Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable).

  Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • Salary: :£27,825pa
  • Company pension scheme
  • A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
  • Free meals on shift
  • Internal and external CPD opportunities, including DBT training and Cygnet Assistant Psychologist development programme
  • Opportunities to become involved in research
  • Clinical supervision, reflective practice and peer support

  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.

  Requirements

  Contracted hours:40 per week

  Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

  Closing date: 9th July 2025

  Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

  CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team atCygnet Aspen Clinic

  This role will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

  Cygnet Aspen Clinic

  Cygnet Aspen Clinic is a specialist in-patient service for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and associated complex needs, which are often complex developmental trauma/abuse, and/or autism. Our patients are also often a risk to themselves. We provide assessment, stabilisation, treatment and rehabilitation for up to 16 women, who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

  Your Day-to-Day

  We are seeking a compassionate candidate with a relentlessly positive approach to support and enhance the psychological care of women patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with:

  • Working within the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team to deliver the full programme
  • Developing and updating risk assessments within the multi-disciplinary team
  • One to one support for patients; you will manage your own caseload under supervision
  • Administration, scoring and reporting of psychological tests and assessments
  • Co-produce formulations with patients
  • Drafting reports
  • Data analysis for local Clinical Governance meetings
  • Attending and contributing to MDT meetings
  • Collaboration with the MDT in service developments and evaluations
  • Participation in regular weekly supervision.

  Were looking for someone who is

  • Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent, from a course accredited by the British Psychological Society; (eligible for GMBPsS)
  • Experienced in a paid Assistant Psychologist role (at least 6 months)
  • Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Good understanding of the impact of trauma/abuse
  • Experienced in data analysis with good IT skills
  • Knowledgeable or experienced with DBT, and a willingness to train if not yet qualified
  • Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable).

  Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • Salary: :£27,825pa
  • Company pension scheme
  • A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
  • Free meals on shift
  • Internal and external CPD opportunities, including DBT training and Cygnet Assistant Psychologist development programme
  • Opportunities to become involved in research
  • Clinical supervision, reflective practice and peer support

  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.

  Requirements

  Contracted hours:40 per week

  Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

  Closing date: 9th July 2025

  Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

  CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cygnet Health Care

  Address

  Aspen Lodge

  Manvers Road

  Mexborough

  South Yorkshire

  S64 9EX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cygnet Health Care

  Address

  Aspen Lodge

  Manvers Road

  Mexborough

  South Yorkshire

  S64 9EX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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