Registered General Nurse - Mental Health Services

Manx Care; Lanark; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Relocation package up to £7,000

Recruitment incentive £3,000

Housing assistance up to £250/month

Education and Training Centre (Keyll D

Job summary

Manx Care in the Isle of Man is seeking a Registered General Nurse to join the Community Mental Health Service for Adults. You will work independently with strong clinical judgement to champion physical health for individuals with complex needs, across multidisciplinary teams.

You will have access to the Isle of Man CPD opportunities, on-site facilities, and a relocation package to support your move, with several recruitment incentives and housing assistance options.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current registration with NMC.
• Experience in mental health or community care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on physical health issues within mental health services.
• Support clinical colleagues in identifying appropriate treatments and NICE-aligned practice.
• Educate and support patients, families, carers and staff to improve physical health outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Independent working

Compassionate care

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Job summary

The Community Mental Health Service for Adults is looking for a Registered General Nurse to join the team! We're seeking an experienced and compassionate nurse who can work independently, demonstrate excellent clinical judgement and bring a broad range of professional skills to a rewarding and varied role. You'll play a key part in championing physical healthcare for individuals living with complex mental and physical health needs.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide specialist advice and guidance on physical health issues, support clinical colleagues in identifying appropriate treatments and promote best practice in line with NICE guidance and local policies. You'll also have the opportunity to educate and support patients, families, carers and staff, helping to improve physical health outcomes across mental health services.

Whether you're looking for your next professional challenge, a chance to broaden your experience, or an opportunity to transition from a traditional physical healthcare setting into mental health services, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you'll enjoy the opportunity to work in a healthcare system that is similar to, but separate from, the NHS, offering a refreshing change from many of the pressures and demands experienced elsewhere in the UK.

We are committed to supporting your professional development through a wide range of learning and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including access to our well-equipped Education and Training Centre.

Many of our sites offer free on-site parking, and we provide generous relocation packages for the majority of our roles to help make your move as seamless as possible.

Beyond work, the Isle of Man offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning landscapes, a safe and welcoming community and excellent schools. Residents also benefit from lower personal tax rates than those found in many other European jurisdictions, helping you make the most of your earnings.

Job responsibilities

• 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.
• Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level.
• 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 signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.
• 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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current registration with NMC.

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.