Lead Substance Misuse Specialist
6 days ago
Hybrid working / travel across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland as required Status: 12-18 month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Band 7, £47,320 - £54,150 per annum, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week ________________________________________________________________________________ About Us: Combat Stress is the UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we’ve 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 via phone and online. About the role: The post holder will be responsible for the development and integration of UK-wide substance misuse specialist pathways and partnerships within a highly specialised military veterans psychological trauma service. The role is primarily developmental and strategic, focusing on building sustainable internal capability and external networks. The post-holder will lead on our substance misuse strategy, ensuring that pathways and partnerships are evidence-based, trauma-informed, veteran-centric and aligned with NICE approved best practice The successful candidate requires excellent leadership skills enabling them to inspire, motivate and influence colleagues across the Charity. The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders is essential as is the requirement to travel to our other sites. We continually strive for excellence in all that we do and therefore this post requires a dynamic and inspirational leader who will take a pragmatic approach to the challenges that lie ahead. We would expect you have experience in working in mental health services – whether in the NHS, voluntary or private sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to stand out and make a difference in a national role for a unique and high-profile mental health charity. This role is subject to a DBS / PVG / Access NI check. As a healthcare environment, and for the health and wellbeing of our staff, veterans and visitors, we encourage everyone at Combat Stress especially professionals that are veteran facing to take up the offer to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 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: • 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. • 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
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Lead Substance Misuse Specialist
18 hours ago
Leatherhead, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob Summary This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to stand out and make a difference in a national role for a unique and high‑profile mental health charity. About us Combat Stress is the UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we’ve helped former personnel to deal with PTSD, anxiety, depression and related...
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Lead Substance Misuse Specialist
1 week ago
Leatherhead, United Kingdom NHS Full timeThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to stand out and make a difference in a national role for a unique and high‑profile mental health charity. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the development and integration of UK‑wide substance misuse specialist pathways and partnerships within a highly specialised...
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Lead Substance Misuse Specialist
6 days ago
Leatherhead, United Kingdom Combat Stress Full timeHybrid working / travel across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland as required Status: 12-18 month Fixed Term ContractSalary: Band 7, £47,320 - £54,150 per annum, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week________________________________________________________________________________About Us:Combat...
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Lead Substance Misuse Specialist
2 weeks ago
Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Combat Stress Full time £47,320 - £54,150 per yearHybrid working / travel across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland as requiredStatus:12-18 month Fixed Term ContractSalary:Band 7, £47,320 - £54,150 per annum, dependent on experienceHours:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week________________________________________________________________________________About Us:Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental...
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Leatherhead, United Kingdom NHS Full timeA leading mental health charity for veterans is seeking a Substance Misuse Specialist to develop UK-wide pathways and partnerships. The role involves strategic leadership, building internal capabilities, and ensuring trauma-informed practices. Candidates should be registered healthcare professionals with experience in substance misuse and mental health. This...
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Veteran Substance Misuse Strategy Lead
1 week ago
Leatherhead, United Kingdom NHS Full timeA leading mental health charity in the UK is seeking a Lead Substance Misuse Specialist to develop and integrate UK-wide strategies for veterans' care. The successful candidate will display exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience in mental health services. This role offers a fixed-term contract with extensive benefits, including a...
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Leatherhead, United Kingdom Combat Stress Full timeA leading mental health charity in the UK is seeking a dynamic leader for a role focusing on the integration of substance misuse pathways for veterans. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mental health services and a commitment to developing evidence-based strategies. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and...
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Senior Substance Use Practitioner
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Community Family Support Worker Role
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Leatherhead, United Kingdom Seven Resourcing Full timeSeven Medical is seeking a Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist to work in the Leatherhead area. The Client was established in 1919. We are the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For a century, we've helped former servicemen and women deal with trauma-related mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder...
