Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

About the Service

The Highland Eating Disorder Service provides specialist assessment and treatment for individuals with eating disorders across a large and diverse geographical area. We are a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to:

• 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

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Pay and Schedule

• Part-time basis (26.5 hours per week)
• Full or part time hours are available

For more information please contact Dr Laura Hulse, Consultant Nurse & Psychotherapist; email: laure.hulse@nhs.scot; tel: 01463 253667