Clinical Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Manx Care

The closing date is 27 April 2025

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Job summary

Would you like to play a crucial role in shaping the future of mental health care on the Isle of Man? As Clinical Lead / Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist within Integrated Mental Health Services, youll act as Psychology Lead, driving service excellence, shaping policy, and mentoring team members. Youll work with autonomy to innovate, make a lasting impact, in a role that challenges, inspires, and rewards. Collaborative working with the Senior Leadership Group is a key part of this role, as is joint working with the Community Mental Health Service for Adults.

Main duties of the job

If you want to develop pioneering services while advancing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£85,467 to £104,856 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021307

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Westmoreland Road

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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 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

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies such as CBT, DBT and Schema Therapy.
  • Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • British Psychological Society (BPS) Practitioner Full Membership Qualification in Clinical Psychology and Chartered Membership of the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology.
  • Management Qualification such as the Integrated Leadership and Management Programme (ILM) - operational/strategic level.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies such as CBT, DBT and Schema Therapy.
  • Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • British Psychological Society (BPS) Practitioner Full Membership Qualification in Clinical Psychology and Chartered Membership of the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology.
  • Management Qualification such as the Integrated Leadership and Management Programme (ILM) - operational/strategic level.

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

Central Community Health Centre

Westmoreland Road

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


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

Central Community Health Centre

Westmoreland Road

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


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:

Head of Mental Health

Ross Bailey

Ross.Bailey@gov.im

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£85,467 to £104,856 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021307

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Westmoreland Road

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


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