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Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist – 9 month FTC

Bradford, BD6 3DQ
Up too £41,700pa DOE
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Bradford, BD6 3DQ
Part Time
Up too £41,700pa DOE
20 May 2025

Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? 

We need a Clinical/Forensic/Counselling  Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

Joining our team on a 9 month fixed term contract, you will be working on a part time, 24hrs per week basis across 3 days.

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 Adarna House:

Cygnet Adarna House is our new rehabilitation service for men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Supporting 9 men, we provide a homely and community facing environment for individuals who are preparing for community life, but need further support to move to more independent living.

Your Day-to-Day…

  • You’ll be working 24 hours a week across 3 days
  • 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/Forensic/Counselling 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? 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.

Benefits & Rewards

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Free Life Assurance Cover

Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.

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Yorkshire & Humber
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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Bev was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Mercy was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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The work in service can sometimes go on forever at night, but not while Mr. Idris is working. He usually approaches each task with concentration and a sense of humour, and he never gives up until he ensures that it is finished. Mr. Idris frequently eases his coworkers with funny jokes and enjoys bringing them along. Weldone Mr Idris.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Ezi was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Steve was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Tori was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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The Outwood Night Team- We have had shifts consistently available due to being unable to recruit to them for a variety of reasons. Over the last year this team have worked so hard to ensure that the shifts are covered, they work together to ensure consistency for the residents as well as to support each other. Their hard work has meant that we very rarely run short and we always can meet the needs of the residents. They are a great team and a great support to the effective running of the service.

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Robert supported an individual to hospital following a significant head injury, he remained calm and ensured the individual received medical attention

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Pam has gone above and beyond to support the service over the past 2 months. The service is currently dealing with a shortage of team leaders, during this time Pam has offered to support with shift leading & medication administration, this support has been invaluable to the service and has ensured the service is staffed safely, avoiding agency use

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Catherine is an exceptional nurse with outstanding clinical and, especially, communication skills. She clearly and compassionately explain complex medical information, fostering trust and easing anxiety in patients and families. Their strong communication also promotes a positive and collaborative work environment.

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