Job responsibilities
About the role and our team
Are you a Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and professionally rewarding environment?
An opportunity has arisen within our Dementia Care and Support Services for a caring, enthusiastic and compassionate nurse to join our team on the Isle of Man.
Thie Meanagh is a short-term transitional service which offers specialist care and support to service users living with dementia. Thie Meanagh offers a step up, step down and outreach support service:
Step up: Provides short-term care and support for Service Users who have a diagnosis of Dementia and have behaviours which are deemed to be challenging
Step down: Provides intermediate support for people living with Dementia and/or challenging behaviour, who have been assessed and treated in an acute Mental Health facility until their symptoms have been stabilised and their planned care pathway indicates that they would benefit from specialist short term support
Outreach support: Offers support, expert guidance and practical solutions for staff supporting people living with dementia
This is a varied and multifaceted role where you will have the opportunity to work with various members of the multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include being responsible for the day-to-day coordination of shifts and active participation with the outreach support service as directed by a senior nurse.
You’ll be joining our supportive and dedicated team of care staff and auxiliary staff, working together to provide compassionate holistic care, with an emphasis on person-centred care.
Ideally you will have the RMN/RNMH qualification, however if you don’t but you are a First-Level Registered Nurse with knowledge of dementia, experience in managing risk and the ability to share relevant knowledge with other providers we’d love to hear from you.
What can this role offer me?
By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
You will also enjoy:
Excellent hourly rates
Excellent terms and conditions
Full induction programme
Supervised practice/Mentorship/Preceptorship
Skills development, which will assist you to keep you up-to-date with Revalidation
Opportunity to complete a degree without charge
Manx Care is committed to creating smoke-free spaces and is ‘proud to be smoke free’ as part of the overall Isle of Man Smoke Free 2030 ambition. As of April 1st 2021 smoking is no longer permitted on our Manx Care & DHSC sites, including nursing, residential and EMI units around the Island. For support and advice on abstinence from smoking, please contact Quit4You on 642404 or Quit4You@gov.im.
About the Island and relocating
Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!
There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).
To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.
If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.
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. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package, download the leaflet below.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Emmanuelle Gamil on 01624 686725 or via Emanuelle.Gamil@gov.im
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.
Additional information
Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you.
A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this post.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers
