Assistant Psychologist
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Cygnet Health Care Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 28 November 2026
Job summary
Cygnet Group are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Kenney House. This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Cygnet Kenney House is our hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open. We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.
Main duties of the job
Your Day-to-Day We 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
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
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,826.70 to £29,914.50 a year Increasing to £29,360.60 after probation
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPE1491D59
Job locations
Oldham
OL8 2QH
United Kingdom
Job description
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.
Cygnet Group are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Kenney House.
This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
Cygnet Kenney House is our hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open.
We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.
Your Day-to-Day
We 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
- Pr eferably 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: £28,826.70 per year
- Company pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
- Free meal on shift
- Internal and external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to become involved in research
- Clinical supervision and peer support
Requirements
Contracted hours: 40 hours per week
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
Job description
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.
Cygnet Group are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Kenney House.
This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
Cygnet Kenney House is our hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open.
We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.
Your Day-to-Day
We 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
- Pr eferably 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: £28,826.70 per year
- Company pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
- Free meal on shift
- Internal and external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to become involved in research
- Clinical supervision and peer support
Requirements
Contracted hours: 40 hours per week
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Oldham
OL8 2QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Oldham
OL8 2QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
James Cooper
01217288111
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,826.70 to £29,914.50 a year Increasing to £29,360.60 after probation
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPE1491D59
Job locations
Oldham
OL8 2QH
United Kingdom
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