Top job! Senior Clinical Psychologist - Edinburgh
- Full time
- £47,597 – £53,750
- Edinburgh
- Closing 25th February 2022
- Advertised from 10th February 2022
- Salary dependent on experience, plus Scotland Fringe Allowance, £1,810. Permanent. 37.5 hours per week.
Role
Combat Stress was established in 1919. We are the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For over a century, we’ve helped former servicemen and women deal with trauma-related mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.
Today we provide UK-wide support to veterans from every service and every conflict, on the phone and online, in the community and at our treatment centres. We’re on a mission to raise awareness that invisible injuries can be just as hard to cope with as physical ones. So, when a veteran is having a tough time, we’re there to help tackle the past and to take on the future.
About the role:
The Senior Clinical Psychologist / CBT Therapist will have a key role within the Scotland team, providing collectively the highest quality services to veterans throughout Scotland. The organisation provides residential, outpatient, community and digital care and treatment to veterans with complex mental health issues.
This role with function as part of the multi-disciplinary team, actively contributing to its clinical and service success and to ensure services are accessible and as near to a veteran home as possible. Clinical supervision and leadership will be provided to Band 7 psychologists / CBT therapists across our Hub based and community teams.
General responsibilities include the workload management of the Band 7 Therapists in line with service need and actively contributing to the monitoring and reporting of psychological therapy team activity.
The postholder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment using evidence-base trauma-focused CBT for Veterans with PTSD, complex-PTSD, depression, emotional dysregulation, inter and intrapersonal problems and other complex trauma-related mental health problems. They will also provide psychological consultation for the inter-disciplinary team and contribute to psychologically informed treatment planning, development of a reflective team approach and trauma-informed services.
This role is subject to a PVG check.
It is strongly recommended that you keep your Covid 19 vaccination status up to date; this is ensure the health and safety of both veterans and colleagues.
What we offer:
You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.
Benefits:
- 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
- Discount shopping vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
Plus many more.
Application notes
To apply, send an up to date CV and covering letter to recruitmentnorth@combatstress.org.uk
For further information about the role please contact Dr Naomi Wilson, Head of Psychological Therapies on naomi.wilson@combatstress.org.uk
Closing date: 25 February 2022
Interview date: TBC
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should we receive a sufficient amount of applicants
Recruitment Privacy Notice
Combat Stress is the data controller for the information you provide during the recruitment process unless otherwise stated. If you have any queries about the process or how we handle your information, please contact us at HR@CombatStress.org.uk.
All of the information you provide during the process will only be used for the purpose of progressing your application, or to fulfill legal or statutory requirements if necessary.
We will not share any of the information you provide during the recruitment process with any third parties for marketing purposes or store any of your information outside of the European Economic Area. The information you provide will be held securely by our data processors whether the information is in electronic or physical format.
We will use the contact details you provide to us to contact you to progress your application. We will use the other information you provide to assess your suitability for the role you have applied for. You do not have to provide what we ask for, but it might affect your application if you don’t.
We do not collect more information than we need to fulfill our recruitment process and will not retain it for longer than is necessary.
Applications sent speculatively will be retained for a maximum period of six months, unless you contact us and ask us to delete your application sooner.
To read Combat Stress’ Privacy Policy please see our website combatstress.org.uk.
Development Worker - Midlothian Access Point & Guided Self-Help
- Part time
- £29,834 pro-rata
- On site: Midlothian
- Closing 12th January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team as a Development Worker.
Midlothian Access Point is dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals aged 18 to 65 who are registered with a GP in Midlothian. We provide a range of services including information, advice, referrals, and support to help our clients access the resources they need.
Within this role, you will be responsible for delivering individual assessments for the Midlothian Access Point. You will be required to deliver a set amount of individual assessments each week either in person, telephone or online.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for facilitating, developing, and delivering Guided Self Help sessions. Guided Self-Help is a one-to-one support service that guides people to access self-help materials. Sessions are delivered in person, online or over the phone. The service is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Counselling (IPC) and is for anyone aged 18 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression, stress or sleep problems.
They will work collaboratively with communities to provide tailored support, connect individuals to appropriate resources, and maintain a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of vulnerable groups.
If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Team Leader Midlothian Recovery & Justice Service
- Full time
- £31,690
- On site: Scottish Borders and Midlothian
- Closing 9th January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.
We have an exciting leadership opportunity to join our South Services team as the Team Leader for the Scottish Borders Community Mental Health Team and the Midlothian Recovery and Justice Team. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of our community mental health and wellbeing services.
You should have experience in; leading and managing services, staff leadership and development, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing, working as part of a team, meeting funding targets, data analysis and reporting.
If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Peer Support Worker – Rapid Response
- Part time
- £26,026 pro-rata
- On site: Dalkeith with travel throughout Midlothian
- Closing 5th January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for someone with lived or living experience in problematic drug and/or alcohol use and mental health difficulties to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing team. This role is funded by CORRA Improvement Fund.
We are recruiting Peer Support Worker to support the delivery of a Rapid Response Service in partnership with the Midlothian Substance Use Team. You will have lived experience in problematic drug and/or alcohol use and experience of delivering one to one support for people recovering from substance use and mental health difficulties.
Successful applicants will hold drop-ins and provide short-term, outcome focused one to one support to people who have overdosed or are at the high risk of it. The role will also require regular outreach work in community and co-facilitating SMART groups. You will work in a person centered and strength-based way appropriately using your lived experience to support others.
The successful applicant will work as part of the Recovery & Justice Support Team and the wider Midlothian Health in Mind Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services team, and support the promotion of all Health in Mind services.
Self-Employed Counsellor
- Part time
- Sessional
- Hybrid: Edinburgh and online (must be available for both)
- Closing 5th January 2026
Responsible to: Counselling Team Leader
Health in Mind offers a range of counselling services. We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Counsellor with over 1 year of post-qualified experience, and experience of working with people who have experienced trauma, to join our team in a self-employed capacity. You will provide face-to-face and online one-to-one counselling individuals facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges across our five counselling services.
Requirements:
- Recognised counselling qualification (Diploma or Masters Level)
- 1+ year of post-qualified experience
- Registration with COSCA, NCPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC or other relevant professional body
- Experience working with diverse client groups, including people who have experienced trauma
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver confidential counselling sessions tailored to client needs
- Maintain accurate and timely client records in line with Health in Mind policies and processes
- Work collaboratively and have good communication with the Counselling Team Leader and Counselling Administrator
- Uphold ethical and professional standards in line with BACP guidelines
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