Job summary
Looking for a role that combines autonomy, collaboration and meaningful patient outcomes? Join us as a Community Mental Health Professional and become an important part of delivering high-quality mental health care across the Isle of Man. Working as an autonomous practitioner within our Community Mental Health Team, you'll manage a defined caseload, undertake specialist assessments, coordinate care, and deliver evidence-based interventions that help individuals achieve greater independence, stability and wellbeing. You'll also use your expertise to respond to complex situations, assess and manage risk, and ensure people receive the right care at the right time.

Main duties of the job
As part of a large, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team, you'll work alongside nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists and partner organisations to provide holistic, person-centred care. In return, you'll benefit from ongoing learning, clinical supervision and opportunities to broaden your expertise, while contributing to service improvement and sharing your knowledge with colleagues across the wider mental health service. Sound like the next step in your career? Apply today to become part of the team.

About us
By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you'll enjoy the opportunity to work in a healthcare system that is similar to, but separate from, the NHS, offering a refreshing change from many of the pressures and demands experienced elsewhere in the UK. We are committed to supporting your professional development through a wide range of learning and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including access to our well-equipped Education and Training Centre. Many of our sites offer free on-site parking, and we provide generous relocation packages for the majority of our roles to help make your move as seamless as possible. Beyond work, the Isle of Man offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning landscapes, a safe and welcoming community and excellent schools. Residents also benefit from lower personal tax rates than those found in many other European jurisdictions, helping you make the most of your earnings.

Job responsibilities
A workplace that invests in you
Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend
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.
Free on-site car parking.
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.
Ability to apply for 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 signposting on a wide range of issues.
Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.
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: hr.gov.im/media/2518/manx-care-relocation-package-information.pdf.

Qualifications
Essential

• To properly deliver the requirements of this post it is expected that the job holder will have one of the following qualification/professional membership:
• Registered Mental Health Nurses: Registered Nurse qualification in Mental Health
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Occupational Therapists: BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Social Workers: Social Work qualification (CQSW, DIPSW, Degree).
• Approved Social Worker status under the Isle of Man Mental Health Act 1998 or the capability and willingness to undertake training to gain this qualification within a 3 year specified period, or if employed from other jurisdiction Approval under other jurisdictions requirements and portfolio evidence to support this.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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