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Job requirements
Essential
30 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Expertise in clinical management and
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treatment of victims of psychological trauma
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Evidence of ongoing CPD / PDP.
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Evidence in participation in clinical
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governance.
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Registered Medical Practitioner with GMC.
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Member of recognised Defence Society.
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Hold the MRCPsych or FRCPsych or
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equivalent.
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Completed higher training.
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On CCST register in General Adult
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Psychiatry / Forensic Psychiatry.
- Skills & Knowledge
Health.
- Skills & Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of risk management
- Skills & Knowledge
Teaching Skills.
- Skills & Knowledge
Evidence of specific achievements that
- Skills & Knowledge
demonstrate leadership skills.
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of Code of Practice Knowledge of
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the issues relating to Clinical Governance
- Skills & Knowledge
and the National Framework for Mental
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to critically appraise publicised
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research.
- Skills & Knowledge
Experience of audit.
- Skills & Knowledge
Thoroughness and attention to detail.
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Experience of working within a recovery
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focus.
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Ability to lead interdisciplinary team
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Excellent report writing skills.
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Ability to work with a wide range of people.Supportive to colleagues of all disciplines.
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Flexible approach to working practice.
Desirable
24 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Post Graduate Higher degrees / training in
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Psychological Trauma.
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Knowledgeable of the psychological trauma
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literature and recent developments in the field
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Training in clinical management of personality
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disorders.
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CCST in Psychotherapy including CBT.
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Expertise in EMDR treatment.
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Experience in group therapy.
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Experience in treatment of veterans mental
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Experience in working in a military
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environment /specialist knowledge of the
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military / veterans.
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Section 12 Approved and knowledge of Mental
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Health Act and relevant legislation.
- Skills & Knowledge
Evidence of clinical research and publications
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in peer reviewed journals.
- Skills & Knowledge
Evidence of clinical audit experience.
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Service development.
- Skills & Knowledge
Awareness of minority cultural issues, Exservice
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population.
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Awareness of equal opportunity issues.
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Military Service.
- Skills & Knowledge
Research Publications.
Job summary
The post holder will provide psychiatric leadership to the Scottish Hub and across the service. You will provide senior clinical and psychiatric expertise to the multidisciplinary team contributing to the assessment, diagnosis and recommendations for treatment for veterans on an outpatient basis.
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership in psychiatry in outpatient services within the Hub region and to
extend support and advice within the wider charity.
To contribute to clinical leadership and deliver psychiatric expertise to the Hub with
responsibility to assess, diagnose and recommend treatment of veterans.
To be clinically responsible, with the senior psychologist and other professionals, for
management of the care of veterans within the Hub.
The post holder will also be expected to advise the Head of Operations/ Deputy Head
of Services on clinical matters, provide psychiatric leadership, and contribute to the
development of interdisciplinary team working on a day-to-day basis in order to meet
the clinical needs of the veterans referred.
To support the service development via the provision of psychiatric and medical expert
advice.
About us
Combat Stress is the UKs leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century weve been helping former service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person and online.
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B0373-26-0011
- Job locations: Combat Stress, c/o SCVO, Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ScotlandHybrid workingDependent on ExperiencePart-time
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:
27 days annual leave, with an increase to 30 days annual leave upon 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays and an additional increase to 33 days annual leave upon 10 years continuous service, plus bank holidays for salary bands 1-7.
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional increase to 33 days annual leave upon 10 years continuous service, plus bank holidays for salary bands 8a 8d.
- Competitive stakeholder pension scheme contributions matched up to 11% of salary
- Discount shopping vouchers
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Death in Service Scheme
Consultant Psychiatrist Scotland
Based at our Scotland hub. Remote working available though some travel may be required.
Status: Permanent
Salary: Combat Stress Consultant Psychiatrist salary scale
Hours: Part time 18.75 hours per week.
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UK Registration
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist with Combat Stress in Glasgow, Scotland. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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