Senior CBT Therapist – Eating Disorders (Part-Time)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Craigs (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Scotland is seeking a Band 7 Cognitive Behavioural 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 with eating disorders.

You will deliver specialist CBT assessments and CBT-based interventions, support recovery and improve outcomes for patients with complex needs, and contribute

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised CBT qualification (BABCP-accredited or accreditable).
• Significant post-qualification experience delivering CBT in a clinical setting.
• Experience with eating disorders or complex mental health presentations.
• Strong risk assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

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 therapy

Risk assessment

Clinical decision-making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional development

Education

BABCP-accredited CBT qualification

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Scotland is seeking a Band 7 Cognitive Behavioural 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 with eating disorders.

You will deliver specialist CBT assessments and CBT-based interventions, support recovery and improve outcomes for patients with complex needs, and contribute