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Assistant Psychologist Adult Mental Health.
Employer: Cygnet Healthcare
Location: Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, Coventry, CV2 4BF & Meadows Mews, 45A-E Tame Road, Tipton, DY4 7JA
Salary: £28,826.70 per year
Hours: Full time (40 hrs a week, Monday to Friday) split between two posts (20 hours at each)
Main duties of the job
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologist to gain experience in two very different patient groups and services.
About us
Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is a 47-bed hospital comprising of four wards that provide acute, PICU and rehabilitation services for men in the West Midlands. Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital Coventry has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Cygnet
Meadows Mews is a 10-bed community service for men who have a traumatic, acquired or degenerative brain injury, who have stepped down from inpatient neurorehabilitation
Details
- Date posted: 14 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £28,826 to £28,826 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP4F2219FD
- Job locations: Coventry, CV2 4FN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Role
We are seeking academically strong candidates to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Head of Psychology with:
- Psychological assessment including psychometric administration
- Risk assessment, safety formulation and management
- Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological care and treatment
- Working with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment and care
- Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes
- Administration, audit, research and service development
Candidate Profile
You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated, well organised and be passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries, clinical risk and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all youll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or the equivalent which is BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited. Further postgraduate training in relevant area of applied psychology and mental health is desirable.
Previous experience of working within mental health services and settings is essential, and previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering 1:1 therapeutic work and/or group therapy sessions is desirable. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Clinical supervision will be provided as an important part of personal and professional development. We also offer an excellent Assistant Psychologist Development Programme to support our Assistant Psychologists continuing professional development.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Free parking
- Free meals for staff on duty
- Group pension plan
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Clinical supervision and peer support
- Plus much more
This vacancy may close prior to this date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Interview dates: 28th October 2026
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Cygnet Health Care in Coventry, England. It is listed as a Assistant psychologist role. The advertised salary is £28826.00 to £28826.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Oct 2026.
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