Job responsibilities
Are 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.