Job summary
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care? As an In-Patient Registered Mental Health Nurse, youll work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality, recovery focused care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Youll provide therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and compassionate support, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Join a forward thinking, supportive team that values professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. At Manx Care, youll have the opportunity to expand your skills, shape services, and contribute to the future of mental health care. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
About us
By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you'll enjoy the opportunity to work in a healthcare system that is similar to, but separate from, the NHS, offering a refreshing change from many of the pressures and demands experienced elsewhere in the UK. We are committed to supporting your professional development through a wide range of learning and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including access to our well-equipped Education and Training Centre. Many of our sites offer free on-site parking, and we provide generous relocation packages for the majority of our roles to help make your move as seamless as possible. Beyond work, the Isle of Man offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning landscapes, a safe and welcoming community and excellent schools. Residents also benefit from lower personal tax rates than those found in many other European jurisdictions, helping you make the most of your earnings.
Details
- Date posted: 18 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £44,395 to £59,287 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: MCX-025253
- Job locations: Manannan Court, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ, United Kingdom
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 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. 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
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Hold NMC V300 NMP Qualification.
- Appropriate teaching/assessment qualification.
- Further post basic qualification OR Statement of Competence OR demonstrable skills acquired through relevant experience.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and maintaining effective therapeutic relationships.
- Able to co-ordinate all aspects of care for a designated group of patients.
- Good oral and written English.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information in a highly emotive and demanding setting.
Desirable
- IT knowledge and appreciation.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Show commitment to personal.
- Professional and approachable, relates well to other team members.
- Reliable.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Skills in maintaining accurate clinical records and awareness of legalities.
- Knowledge of current approaches and interventions in mental health and awareness of the use of research.
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and its application.
- Awareness of quality assurances strategies and their implementation.
- Evidence of clinical/professional development.
Desirable
- Understanding of scope of professional practice.
- Effective presentation and report writing skills.
- Awareness of all relevant mental health service policies and procedures.
Circumstances & Interests
Essential
- Satisfactory Police Check.
Desirable
- Full, valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
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This advert is for In-Patient Registered Mental Health Nurse with Manx Care in Manannan Court, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £44,395 to £59,287 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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