Are you an outstanding Psychology leader 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 in a dynamic, supportive team.

We need a dedicated, accomplished Head of Psychology with excellent leadership skills to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton whilst supporting a number of sites across the South West region within the capacity of Regional Lead Psychologist.

8 Hours (0.2) 1 day per week Regional Lead and 32 Hours (0.8) Head of Psychology Taunton.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourclients–it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.

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

Cygnet Hospital Taunton:

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides specialist inpatient services for older adults with mental health problems and for men diagnosed with a learning disability. The hospital also provides an acute inpatient admissions service for men over the age of 18.

Your Day-to-Day…

• 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
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
• An effective people, time & task manager with 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 about risk management, legislation & its impact on service provision.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert 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? 

If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk

Join us!

In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.