Community Mental Health Professional

Manx Care

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Job summary

Join our team as a Community Mental Health Professional within Manx Care on the beautiful Isle of Man where you will work with people with severe and enduring mental health problems, providing specialist interventions for a defined caseload of clients. This includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care plans for those under our care and supporting their recovery through providing expert psychological interventions, with a recovery focus.

Main duties of the job

Youll be joining our large, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team who will be there to nurture your existing skills and help you develop and further develop your professional skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop partnerships with both internal and external agencies, as well as charitable organisations to support the recovery of our patients.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,904 to £61,160 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-018951

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 public holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements; the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

You’ll be based at the Community Health Centre, which is in Douglas and a short drive from Noble’s Hospital. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the whole of the Island, from our lovely countryside villages to our vibrant town centre in Douglas.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level.

Ability to take an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!