KM229073 - Psychological Therapist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Aberdeen City is seeking a full-time Psychological Therapist. The role involves assessing and treating adults with mild to moderate mental health issues, with a focus on delivering effective psychological therapy. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, such as an MSc in Psychological Therapy. The position offers a relocation allowance and opportunities for career advancement in a scenic area.

Benefits

Relocation allowance of up to £8,000

Career advancement opportunities

Access to excellent schools and transport links

Qualifications

• High level skills in psychological therapy required.
• Post qualification experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide psychological therapy for patients with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Deliver interventions following best practices.
• Develop strong links with Social Care and Third Sector partners.

Skills

High level skills in psychological therapy

Clinical placement practice

Intervention delivery in line with best practice

Education

MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care

PG Diploma in CBT

Job description

Advance your Career as a Psychological Therapist in Aberdeen City

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Psychology Practitioner/CBT Therapist to work in Primary Care Adult Mental Health in Aberdeen City. The post is primarily aimed at providing a service for adults with common mild to moderate mental health problems (Tier 2) presenting in Primary Care.

The work will be conducted within GP surgeries or other Primary Care health facilities or online working from home using Attend Anywhere VDO platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and provide psychological therapy for patients with a range of mild to moderate mental health problems including depression and a range of anxiety disorders.


• Deliver interventions in line with best practice as identified by The Matrix.


• Develop strong links with Social Care and Third Sector partners.

Qualifications & Experience

• High level skills in psychological therapy, having obtained, for example, an MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care or a PG Diploma in CBT (or equivalent, see Person Specification for more details).


• Post qualification experience desirable but not essential, provided the training has included substantial clinical placement practice.

Benefits

• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for the successful candidate.


• Opportunity to advance your career in an area of outstanding natural beauty.


• Access to a city with excellent schools, coastline, and transport links.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Interviews will take place on 18/19 November 2025.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise.

Contact

To discuss this post further please contact Dr Kate Morton, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

As a disability‑confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Please note – If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.