Community Mental Health Professional at Manx Care in Douglas
About the role
Job summary
Ready to build your skills in a supportive CAMHS multi disciplinary team, helping people who present with acute mental health difficulties? Join the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service as a Community Mental Health Professional, based at our newly refurbished Grianagh Court site.
Under the supervision of our Clinical Lead and Practitioners, you will carry out holistic assessment of need and risk, develop clear care and risk management plans with colleagues, triage new referrals with senior support, and contribute to community based care including supported discharge and treatment at home as an alternative to inpatient.
Main duties of the job This role gives you the chance to strengthen your assessment, communication and therapeutic skills while working alongside experienced practitioners who will support your development through supervision.
You will use your empathy and ability to build relationships to support individuals and families in distress, adapting your approach where barriers exist.
Working across a 24 hour, 7 day service, you will gain valuable experience managing risk, engaging people in the community and contributing to collaborative, recovery focused care, building your confidence as a Community Mental Health Professional.
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.
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.
Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks. 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.
Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Registered Mental Health Professional Registered with NMC.
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.
