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Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist – Part time

Derbyshire, DE4 3JP
£55,000 - £65,000pro rata DOE
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Derbyshire, DE4 3JP
Part Time
£55,000 - £65,000pro rata DOE
10 April 2025

Are you an outstanding Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? 

Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

We need a Qualified Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.  You will be joining our team on a part time, 24hr per week basis working acorss 3 days.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. 

So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Views:

Cygnet Views is a 10 bed high dependency complex care service for women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.

Your Day-to-Day…

  • To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by Assistant Psychologists and other clinical members of the service who provide psychologically-based care and treatment.
  • To undertake specialist psychological assessments, interpretation from psychological tests, semi-structured interviews, individual and group therapy.  You will also consider potential risks and social needs of the client group, relevant to their diagnosis.
  • To formulate and implement care plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a patient’s mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of their problems, and employing therapeutic methods based on evidence.
  • You will be expected to offer psychological insight and knowledge around the clinical area and provide consultation about the psychological care of the client group to staff, families and other agencies.
  • You will have opportunity to develop skills in professional postgraduate teaching, training and supervision in accordance with Department needs and as identified in the appraisal review process.
  • You will also have involvement in audit, policy, service development along with the assessment and interpretation of outcomes.

We are looking for someone who is…

  • A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
  • Able to work effective as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Compassion Focused and DBT, but not essential
  • Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
  • Has an understanding of trauma informed care and gender specific issues
  • Capable of working with difficulties such as self-harm and suicide attempts, physical & verbal aggression, drug and alcohol problems and offending behaviour.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Free parking
  • Free meals for staff on duty
  • Group pension plan
  • NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Clinical supervision and peer support

Plus much more…

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays and leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

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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Views

Derbyshire
East Midlands
DE4 3JP

Colleague to colleague endorsements

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Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
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Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

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alice

management
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Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

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Tichona

support worker
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Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

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olukemi

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I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

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Jack

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I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

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Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
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Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

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Akudo

support worker
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Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

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Toluwani

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Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

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Michael

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

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Anne

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

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