Lead Psychologist – £4,000 Welcome bonus
Cygnet
| Company | Cygnet |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | GB |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
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 Qualified 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 Lead Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs and associated learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 32hrs across 4 days at Alders Clinic.
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 Alders Clinic:
Cygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.
Your Day-to-Day…
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Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
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Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
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Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
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Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
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Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
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Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.
We are looking for someone who is…
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A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
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Experience of working within a Personality Disorder service preferred
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Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
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Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
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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…
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Competitive Salary: £62,400pa (FTE £78,000)
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£4,000 welcome bonus (T&C'S)
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Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
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Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
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Expert clinical supervision & peer support
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Employee referral scheme
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Pension scheme
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“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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply