Principal Clinical Psychologist

Job summary

Do you want to lead change in mental health care and make a tangible difference in people's lives? Join the Community Mental Health Service for Adults as a Principal Clinical Psychologist, where you'll lead specialist assessments and therapies for those facing complex mental health challenges. You'll have the autonomy to shape care plans, provide expert guidance to a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the development of high-quality services.
Main duties of the job

This is your chance to shape services, guide colleagues, and drive meaningful change in a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a balanced lifestyle on the Isle of Man, this role offers both career development and personal fulfilment. Excited to contribute to meaningful change? Apply now!
About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you'll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island's healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, including use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations, you'll 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.

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

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

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