Ward Manager - Manannan Court

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role and our team

Join our dynamic team as a Ward Manager at Manannan Court, where you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Glen Suite; our 12-bedded Older Adults Acute Admission Ward.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse, with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, who can motivate, influence and inspire colleagues at all levels, enabling the ward to provide high quality care for older people requiring acute admission.

You will be accountable for the management of the ward, ensuring a safe and effective environment for services users, staff and carers. You will work closely with the Inpatient Team in delivering care to patients with complex needs, as well as supporting the Ward Team through supervision and appraisal processes to deliver recovery-focused care.

Manannan Court is a purpose built unit consisting of two wards. The Harbour Suite (14 beds) is for adults of working age and the Glen Suite (12 beds) is for older adults.

You will be proactive and innovative, whilst being a visible and approachable leadership presence on the ward. You will be able to respond to competing demands within an acute mental health admission setting.

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can deliver high quality care to people experiencing mental health problems and work collaboratively with patients and their families, then this could be the role for 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 can take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes the use of our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of fully funded courses we support.
• We offer competitive salaries which tend to be higher than UK salaries with opportunities for annual pay increases and you will receive an enhanced rate for working unsocial hours.
• You will enjoy generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days and 10 public holidays
• For candidates not on the Isle of Man we offer a relocation package of up to £7,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island. You will also be eligible for housing assistance to help contribute towards your mortgage or rent on the island
• For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year; this could be up to £4,000!
• Free parking will be available to you.

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; 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.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Mark Butler on 01624 642890 or Mark.Butler@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. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN). Diploma or Degree
• level parts 3 or 13 of the NMC Register
• Relevant leadership and managerial Course
• Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Manannan Court

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)