# Assistant Psychologist (FTC)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cygnet Health Care.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care
- **Location:** Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4HQ, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Psychologist
- **Salary:** £29642.00 to £29642.00
- **Contract type:** Fixed-Term
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-07T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24T07:09:48.747Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-1763
- **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Grange-NG17-4HQ/Assistant-Psychologist--FTC-_JR3290/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter
- **Employer website:** https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

We are looking for a confident Assistant Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Grange and Lodge.

### Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

### About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

### Details

- Date posted: 24 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £29,642 to £29,642 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPD99578ED
- Job locations: Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4HQ, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Location: Sutton in Ashfield - NG17 4HQ

Salary: £29,642.55 per year

Hours: Full time - 40 hours

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity

Closing date: 11th September 2026 (please note, this may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received.)

We are looking for a passionate Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Grange and Lodge.

Cygnet Hospital Grange and Lodge are two 8 bed Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation, care and treatment facilities for those affected by acquired brain injuries. The services provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntingtons Disease, a caring and long term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

Your Day-to-Day

We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Psychology department with;

- Contributing to direct and indirect assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written).
- Adapting assessment methods, intervention materials in accordance with clients communication difficulties, sensory needs or cognitive impairment.
- Clinical/neuropsychologic al formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
- To oversee the gathering and collation of incident data and evidence as part of the functional analysis and formulation.
- Communicating results, formulations and recommendations arising from assessments to the multidisciplinary team.
- Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes.
- Administration, audit, research and service development.
- You would receive weekly supervision as well as informal support and development opportunities.

Were looking for someone who is

- Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
- BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
- Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)
- Experienced in an Assistant Psychologist role(preferable)
- Passionate about neuro rehabilitation, learning, and working as part of a multidisciplinary

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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