# Assistant Psychologist (Part Time)

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

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care
- **Location:** Clifton, NG11 8NB, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Assistant psychologist
- **Salary:** £11857.00 to £11857.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14T08:26:55.687Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-2200
- **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Hospital-Clifton-NG11-8NB/Assistant-Psychologist--Part-Time-_JR3897/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter
- **Employer website:** https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Clifton.

This role will be part time, 16 hours (two days per week) between Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.

Cygnet Hospital Clifton is a 25 bed specialist low secure service for men with personality related difficulties, who also present with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours. The hospital is set out across two wards; Ancaria Ward is the admissions/ initial treatment ward, which offers a defined pathway through to Acorn Ward, which has a focus on rehabilitation, in preparation for moving on into the community or supported living.

### 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: 14 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £11,857 to £11,857 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: VP553C9C10
- Job locations: Clifton, NG11 8NB, 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.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Clifton.This role will be part time, 16 hours (two days per week) between Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.Cygnet Hospital Clifton is a 25 bed specialist low secure service for men with personality related difficulties, who also present with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours. The hospital is set out across two wards; Ancaria Ward is the admissions/ initial treatment ward, which offers a defined pathway through to Acorn Ward, which has a focus on rehabilitation, in preparation for moving on into the community or supported living.

Your Day-to-DayWe are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with;

- Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
- Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
- Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes
- Administration, audit, research and service development

Were looking for someone who is

- Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
- BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
- Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologi st role
- Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

- Salary:£29,642.55 FTE (£11,857.02 pro rata)
- Company pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
- Free meals
- Internal and external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to become involved in research
- Clinical supervision and peer support

RequirementsContracted hours: 16 hours per weekPlease 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.

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