NHS Scotland
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
Are you a passionate and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in people's lives? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a dedicated Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service within East Dunbartonshire HSCP. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide specialist CBT assessment and treatment to adults experiencing substance misuse and co-existing mental health difficulties, while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. As one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, NHSGGC is committed to delivering person-centred care, investing in professional development and supporting innovation in psychological therapies. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise while helping individuals achieve lasting positive change.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Full-time, permanent
- You will be based at Kirkintilloch Health and Social Care Centre
- Working pattern: Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist cognitive behavioural therapy assessments and interventions for adults with substance misuse and co-existing mental health difficulties
- Manage a complex clinical caseload and provide evidence-based treatment tailored to individual needs
- Undertake specialist risk assessments and develop clinical formulations to support treatment planning
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coordinated and effective patient care
- Provide consultation, advice and guidance to healthcare professionals on CBT approaches and interventions
- Deliver clinical supervision, teaching and training to colleagues and other professional groups
- Contribute to service development, clinical audit, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from a BABCP accredited training programme
- Significant relevant experience within the NHS and delivering CBT in a mental health setting
- Experience of assessing and treating individuals with a broad range of mental health presentations and varying levels of complexity
- Strong skills in cognitive behavioural assessment, formulation, intervention and clinical risk management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information sensitively and effectively
- Experience providing consultation, support and professional guidance within multidisciplinary settings
- Ability to manage workload independently, prioritise effectively and work collaboratively as part of a specialist team
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
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For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Dr Kate O'Sullivan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 0141 303 8951 or kate.osullivan2@nhs.scot
Details on How to Contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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