# Assistant Psychologist

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

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care
- **Location:** Widnes, WA8 5UY, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Psychologist
- **Salary:** £28826.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-07T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24T13:48:30.109Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-1767
- **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Paddocks/Assistant-Psychologist_JR2389/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 Paddocks.

This role will be working Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 5.00pm.

Cygnet Paddocks is a neuropsychiatric hospital, caring for men who have sustained brain injuries and have mental health difficulties. Cygnet Paddocks is currently rated 'Good' by the CQC with 'Outstanding' in care.

### 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: £28,826 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPE525E6B2
- Job locations: Widnes, WA8 5UY, 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 PaddocksThis role will be working Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 5.00pmCygnet Paddocks is a neuropsychiatric hospital, caring for men who have sustained brain injuries and have mental health difficulties. Cygnet Paddocks is currently rated 'Good' by the CQC with 'Outstanding' in care.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 developmentWere 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 Psychologist 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: Starting from £28,826.70 p/a 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 supportRequirementsContracted hours: 40 per weekPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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