Associate Specialist in Substance Use (Psychiatry)

Manx Care

The closing date is 16 October 2024

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Job summary

The Drug and Alcohol Team (DAT) provides an Island-wide service to residents of the Isle of Man, of any age, struggling withsubstance dependency. Our patient population varies between 350-400 at any given time, with an average of 19 referrals per month.Amongst the services we offer to patients in our care are community alcohol detoxes, opioid replacement therapies, maintenance and drug detoxes.We also work closely with Tier 2 colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach to care.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will work collaboratively with a dynamic and cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team of clinicians, trained in many different disciplines and genres.You will also runoutpatient clinics at a variety of locations across the Island, to meet and assess both new and existing patients.In addition to community-based clinics, we also offer clinic support to patients at theIsle of Man Prison, and in a needs-led fashion, a Pregnancy Support Clinic. This role is based overarchingly within Integrated Mental Health Services,with clinical supervision and peer support available ongoingly.If you feel this may be the role for you, please contact us for an informal chat and more information.

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

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,971 to £104,657 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-020281

Job locations

Reayrt Noa

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

 Annual leave starting at 27 days and 10 Bank Holidays.

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

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.

We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

 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.

 Free on-site car parking.

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

 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.

 Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

 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. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

 Annual leave starting at 27 days and 10 Bank Holidays.

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

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.

We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

 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.

 Free on-site car parking.

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

 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.

 Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

 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. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and license to practice with the GMC
  • MB BS / MB ChB or equivalent
  • Evidence of achievement of professional medical competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards / good medical practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and license to practice with the GMC
  • MB BS / MB ChB or equivalent
  • Evidence of achievement of professional medical competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards / good medical practice

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

Reayrt Noa

Douglas

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)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Reayrt Noa

Douglas

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)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Psychiatrist

Paul Brown

Paul.Brown2@gov.im

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,971 to £104,657 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-020281

Job locations

Reayrt Noa

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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