Manx Care

Principal Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 17 June 2025

Job summary

Integrated Mental Health Services have a unique opportunity for a Principal Clinical Psychologist. Within this brand new role you will work in a dual function across both Older Persons Mental Health Services and Manannan Court Inpatient Services to provide specialist assessments and therapies for those facing complex mental health challenges. Youll have the autonomy to shape care plans, provide expert guidance within your field, and contribute to the development of a high-quality service.

Main duties of the job

This exciting opportunity presents the chance to shape services into the future, guide colleagues, and drive meaningful change in a supportive environment. The role holder will have a real opportunity for professional growth within a supportive multi-disciplinary setting.

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.

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£71,400 to £87,747 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021861

Job locations

Grianagh Court

Douglas

Isle Of Man

IM4 4RJ


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.

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.

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.

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. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

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.

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.

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.

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. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist/Clinical
  • Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised
  • psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
  • (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with
  • additional disabilities etc.).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist/Clinical
  • Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised
  • psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
  • (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with
  • additional disabilities etc.).

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

Grianagh Court

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

Grianagh Court

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 contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Kelvin and Tania

kelvin.rossiter@gov.im

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£71,400 to £87,747 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021861

Job locations

Grianagh Court

Douglas

Isle Of Man

IM4 4RJ


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