This role is a limited term appointment for 12 months.
About the role
Ready to build your skills in a supportive CAMHS multi disciplinary team, helping people who present with acute mental health difficulties?
Join the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service as a Community Mental Health Professional, based at our newly refurbished Grianagh Court site. Under the supervision of our Clinical Lead and Practitioners, you will carry out holistic assessment of need and risk, develop clear care and risk management plans with colleagues, triage new referrals with senior support, and contribute to community based care including supported discharge and treatment at home as an alternative to inpatient.
This role gives you the chance to strengthen your assessment, communication and therapeutic skills while working alongside experienced practitioners who will support your development through supervision. You will use your empathy and ability to build relationships to support individuals and families in distress, adapting your approach where barriers exist. Working across a 24 hour, 7 day service, you will gain valuable experience managing risk, engaging people in the community and contributing to collaborative, recovery focused care, building your confidence as a Community Mental Health Professional.
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.
Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.
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.
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.
