Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist - £2,000 Welcome Bonus inLondon and South East inLondon and South East PUBLISHED 15 DEC 2023

£53,900 to £53,900 a year  PERMANENT 
Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups.

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 Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

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 Hospital Colchester:

Cygnet Hospital Colchester, formerly known as Fairview Hospital, is a 54 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.


Your Day-to-Day

  • Youll be working40hours a week
  • 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
  • £2,000 Welcome bonus - T&Cs apply
  • 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.

We are looking for a confident Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Colchester.

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.

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 Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

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 Hospital Colchester:

Cygnet Hospital Colchester, formerly known as Fairview Hospital, is a 54 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.


Your Day-to-Day

  • Youll be working40hours a week
  • 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
  • £2,000 Welcome bonus - T&Cs apply
  • 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.

We are looking for a confident Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Colchester.

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.



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