Neuro-Psychologist

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you an outstanding Neuro-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 Qualified Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.Joining our team on a full time basis, you will be working 40 hours per week.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.Neurocognitive Health Pathway:Providing comprehensive, long-term inpatient care for older adults living with complex cognitive and neurological conditions alongside a psychiatric sequelae.Our Neurocognitive Health Pathway offers patients an improved quality of life and improved functionality often not easily available to them due to their complex psychiatric and physical presentations. Treatment and therapy is provided to optimise their abilities and reduce the impact of the neurodegenerative diagnosis they have; providing a stabilisation of symptoms and symptom management which reduces complications and preserves independence as long as possible.Care and treatment is delivered within a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by an interdisciplinary team. Family and carer involvement is paramount to support continuity of care and decision making. Our interdisciplinary team may offer psychoeducation and guidance to families in order to understand the condition, behavioural disturbances and come to terms with personality change.Your day-to-day Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groupsWork systemically with staff, as well as directly with service usersConsult with staff, families & other agencies about the psychological care of the client groupOffer psychological insight & knowledge to the multidisciplinary teamSupport the clinical, nursing & direct care teams in making skilled evaluations & decisions about riskEvaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.We are looking for someone who is An experienced Psychologist, ideally with an adult mental health client groupExperienced in working as part of a multidisciplinary teamKnowledgeable of mental health legislation, risk assessment & risk management principlesPreferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical & DBTPassionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needsCapable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending & drug & alcohol problemsAn excellent communicator.Why Cygnet? We'll offer you Salary: Up to £85,000pa DOEFully paid trainingPaid DBSFree parkingCourtesy meals & refreshments while on shiftShopping & entertainment discount scheme (over 800 retailers)NHS Discount (Blue Light Card)Cycle to Work schemeOpportunities to progress and develop.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.What next?If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply