Would you love to work in a stunning location, somewhere that offers great career development and where you can achieve a great work-life balance? We are looking for a Consultant in Substance Use to join our team on the beautiful Isle of Man, where we are aiming to become the best small island-based health and care system! Our terms and conditions are not Agenda for Change; however our pay bands equate to the UK NHS bands and have advantageous pay scales. If you would like to achieve a fantastic work-life balance with a professionally satisfying job, then this could be the role for you!

Main duties of the job

The Drug & Alcohol Team (DAT) is a Tier 3 service, offering treatment to all age groups, working closely with our Tier 2 partners and mental health colleagues. We offer community alcohol detoxes, opioid replacement therapies, maintenance and drug detoxes. Our philosophy is one of harm reduction. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic and cohesive multidisciplinary team to run outpatient clinics where you will see and assess new patients and offer follow up appointments. In addition to regular clinics you will be expected to provide fortnightly clinics within the Isle of Man Prison and, when required, the Pregnancy Clinic.

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Consultant in Substance Use to join our team on the beautiful Isle of Man, where we are aiming to become the best small island-based health and care system!

If you would like to achieve a fantastic work-life balance with a professionally satisfying job, then this could be the role for you!

About the Drug & Alcohol Team

The Drug & Alcohol Team (DAT) is a Tier 3 service, offering treatment to all age groups, working closely with our Tier 2 partners and mental health colleagues. We offer community alcohol detoxes, opioid replacement therapies, maintenance and drug detoxes. Our philosophy is one of harm reduction.

DAT is based within the grounds of Noble's Hospital but offer satellite clinics in the north and south of the island, home visits and prison in-reach. Our team is well staffed offering a multidisciplinary approach. We offer a range of interventions, including assessment and treatment of substance dependencies and treatment of mental health co-morbidities

You will work collaboratively with a dynamic and cohesive multidisciplinary team to run outpatient clinics where you will see and assess new patients and offer follow up appointments. In addition to regular clinics you will be expected to provide fortnightly clinics within the Isle of Man Prison and, when required, the Pregnancy Clinic.

What can this role offer me?

By joining us you'll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island's healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Manx Care offer access to fantastic training and development facilities, including an on-site training centre and simulation suite. We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom, and we provide generous study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

You will receive a competitive salary with incremental pay progression and excellent holiday entitlement. Free on-site parking will also be available to you.

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you'll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island's real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you'll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man's guide to moving to the Isle of Man here - www.locate.im/relocating.

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.

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.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job profile, alternatively contact Dr Kirsten Wafer at Kirsten.Wafer@gov.im or 01624 687382.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You'll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role.

We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC.
• Should be eligible for inclusion on the GMCs Specialist Register within 6 months and be eligible for S12 approval under the terms of the 1998 Isle of Man Mental Health Act which is substantially the same as the 1983 act of England and Wales.
• Degrees of M.B., B.S. or equivalent.
• Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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