Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

NHS Scotland; Craigs (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Highland Eating Disorder Service is seeking a Band 7 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join on a part-time basis (26.5 hours per week). The role focuses on delivering specialist psychological assessment and CBT-based interventions for individuals with eating disorders across the Highland region.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide supervision, and contribute to service development while maintaining evidence-based practice. Full or part-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised CBT qualification (BABCP-accredited or accreditable).
• Significant post-qualification CBT delivery experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience with eating disorders or complex mental health presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist CBT interventions for eating disorders, including CBT-E and related approaches.
• Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, risk assessments, and formulation of complex cases.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatry, dietetics, nursing, and support staff.
• Offer consultation, supervision, and support to colleagues and partner services.
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

CBT

Risk assessment

MDT collaboration

Education

BABCP-accredited CBT qualification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Band 7 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Therapist) to join the Highland Eating Disorder Service on a part-time basis (26.5 hours per week). This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a specialist, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals experiencing eating disorders across the Highland region. Full or part time hours are available.

You will play a key role in delivering specialist psychological assessment and CBT-based interventions, supporting recovery and improving outcomes for patients with complex needs.

The Role

As a Band 7 CBT Therapist, You Will

• Provide specialist CBT interventions for individuals with eating disorders, including CBT-E and related approaches
• Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, risk assessments, and formulation of complex cases
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatry, dietetics, nursing, and support staff
• Offer consultation, supervision, and support to colleagues and partner services
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

About You

• Holds a recognised CBT qualification (BABCP-accredited or accreditable)
• Has significant post-qualification experience delivering CBT in a clinical setting
• Has experience working with eating disorders or complex mental health presentations
• Demonstrates strong risk assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Is able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Is committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

About The Service

• Delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care
• Improving access to evidence-based treatments
• Developing innovative service models, including digital delivery
• Supporting staff wellbeing, supervision, and professional growth

For more information please contact Dr Laura Hulse, Consultant Nurse & Psychotherapist; email: [e-mail]; tel: [phone]

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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork