Job summary

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage

The Hospital: Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is mental health hospital consisting of six wards (male low and medium secure, two male PICUs, one female acute and one male acute). We achieved an overall Good rating following a CQC inspection.

Main duties of the job

Location: Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, Graveley Rd, Stevenage, SG1 4YS

Salary: £29,642 per year

Hours: Full Time, Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours, 8-4

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: 18/10/2026 (Please note, this vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received)

Applications: Please attach a CV and Supporting Statement in a single attachment (Word or PDF). The name of the file should be your surname and first name (SURNAME_NAME).

Interview Date: TBC

About us

The Role: We are currently looking to employ a full time Assistant Psychologist to join our Psychology Department at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. The successful candidate will join a team comprised of qualified, trainee, assistant and psychologists and will work across PICU and/or Acute wards. The post holder will be working closely with and will be supervised weekly by a qualified psychologist, who will also be the post holders line manager. We are seeking a strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the team with;

• Administering and reporting psychometric assessments/outcome measures
• Developing clinical and risk formulations
• Supporting with the development of Positive Behaviour Support and/or Safety Plans
• Developing and implementing care plans for psychological interventions
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group treatment programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development
• Contribute to the training and support of staff