Principal Clinical Psychologist

Manx Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job summary

Are you passionate about transforming mental health care? Join our Community Mental Health Service for Adults on the Isle of Man as a Principal Clinical Psychologist and lead the way in providing specialist assessments and therapies to individuals with diverse mental health needs. Shape patient care while offering valuable guidance and training to a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job

Enjoy autonomy, contribute to service development, and advance your career with continuous professional growth. Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and evidence-based practice. Apply today and make a meaningful impact!
About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you'll 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, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.
• Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical psychology (the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology), the completion of which includes the study of models of psychopathology, psychometric and neuropsychological assessment, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology OR Equivalent training completed in an EEA member state and meaningful work experience leading to HCPC Registration.
• The point (b) is specifically designed for professionals that completed different paths of training and have previous work experience outside the UK and IOM.

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

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA

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