Principal Clinical Psychologist

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.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner
• Psychologist-Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
• Have significant experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and
• presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Have a high level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised
• psychological therapies including the theory and practice of specialised psychological
• therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnosis, personality disorders etc)
• Have significant clinical risk assessment and management knowledge and skills,
• including a clear understanding of clinical governance.
• Have skills commensurate with doctoral level training in psychological formulation and
• in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and
• management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems
• Doctoral level knowledge or equivalent of research methodology, research design and
• data analysis
• Have skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to
• members of other professional and non -professional groups and have experience of
• providing teaching, training and supervision.
• Have the ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines and to build and
• sustain relationships with people with mental health problems and associated disabilities.
• Be adaptable and able to work flexibly when required, independently, reliably,
• consistently and with initiative and professionalism when faced by challenging behaviour.
• Have good IT skills.
• Be willing and able to travel between sites within the service as required.

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)