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Clinical Nurse Specialist Psychological Therapies

The closing date is 28 October 2025

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Job summary

Are you ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic mental health service? Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Psychological Therapies within Integrated Mental Health Service in Manx Care!

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to join our multi-disciplinary Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) on the Isle of Man. The team provides assessments and a range of treatments, informed by NICE guidelines, for children and young people with mental health problems and neurodevelopmental disorders. Your skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for the delivery of high-quality recovery-focused care will ensure that children and young people living in the community are given the most effective treatment pathway or service to meet their needs. If you have a proven track record of delivering and coordinating assessments, interventions, treatment and care packages to children and young people experiencing a range of mental health problems, then we would love to hear from you! Applications are encouraged from individuals with prescribing qualifications as well as experience in providing effective psychological therapy to young people.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll 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 youll 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.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,611 to £73,429 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022607

Job locations

Grianagh Court

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

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)

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CAMHS Manager

Dave Rickerby

Dave.Rickerby@gov.im

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,611 to £73,429 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022607

Job locations

Grianagh Court

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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