About this role
Job summary Could you provide visible, inspiring clinical leadership that shapes highquality community care across the Island?
As Matron for Community Services, youll play a pivotal leadership role across a diverse range of specialist teams, including Prison Healthcare, Long Term Conditions, Learning Disability Nursing, Parkinsons, Tissue Viability, Continence and Diabetes services. Youll have the unique opportunity to shape highquality, personcentred care through strong, credible leadership.
Main duties of the job As a senior clinical leader, the Matron will role model professional standards acting as a champion for quality and safety within the Division. You will champion clinical standards, drive improvement, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive services. You will be a positive role model, supporting your teams to deliver outstanding care while fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and professionalism. Central to this role is delivering care aligned with the CARE values, which guide how we work together, listen, act with integrity, and continually strive for improvement to ensure the highest standards of care across all services.
If youre looking to make a lasting difference to community patient experience and service quality, wed love to hear from you!
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
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.
Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK.
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.
You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration First level degree or equivalent knowledge gained through experience Relevant masters degree or willingness to work towards
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 Cronk Coar
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ
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