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

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

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

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

Working up to 40 hours per week, we are offering a competitive salary with an additional welcome bonus of £4,000. 

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 Hospital Woking:

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.

Greenacre Ward – Men’s Low Secure:

Greenacre Ward is our male low secure service. Men on Greenacre may experience behaviours that are challenging, including self-harm or aggression and may be considered a risk to others or have been involved in the criminal justice system.

Your Day-to-Day…

You’ll be working 40 hours a week 
Opportunity to work on our Male low secure ward or Female Acute ward
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 or Forensic 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…

Competitive salary up to £57,200pa 
Welcome bonus of £4,000
Relocation package of £3,000 (t&c's apply) 
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.