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Qualified Psychologist 6 9 month FTC

Cygnet


Job Location:

Salford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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.

Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist 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 youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic supportive team.

We need a experienced Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

You will be joining us on a Full time 40 hour per week basis on a 6 - 9 month FTC covering maternity leave.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging satisfying vocation.

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

Cygnet Lodge Salford:

Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis including a personality disorder.

Your Day-to-Day

  • Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
  • Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
  • Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
  • Provide training & supervision to colleagues & consultation to teams
  • Evaluate the service contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
  • Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

We are looking for someone who is...

  • A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
  • Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused Cognitive Analytical and DBT
  • 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.

Why Cygnet Well offer you

  • Competitive Salary: Up to 55000pa DOE
  • Strong career progression opportunities into management roles x
  • Monthly reflective practice & support with CPD opportunities
  • Expert clinical 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

Join us!

In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients service users & their families.

What next

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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