Occupational Therapist Talent Pool

Occupational Therapy Talent Pool

Join Manx Care as a Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist and help make a real difference to the community of the Isle of Man.

We offer a variety of exciting opportunities, including dynamic rotational roles and a dedicated Band 6 community position. In the rotational roles, you’ll gain experience across various clinics, including orthopaedics, medical care, and self-referrals.

As a Band 5 (Annex T) therapist, you’ll develop core skills with excellent training and senior clinician support, progressing to autonomous practice. Band 6 therapists will manage specialised caseloads, offering diverse challenges and opportunities to expand expertise.

We have an integrated health and social care service, meaning you’ll get to work across our beautiful Island alongside our supportive and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team that strives to deliver the best health care to our service users.

By joining our talent pool, you’ll gain priority access to job opportunities that align with your skills and experience. As new vacancies arise, you’ll be among the first to be considered, giving you a fast-track to joining our amazing team. Applications are reviewed regularly, and our hiring managers may reach out to you directly

To work as an Occupational Therapist on the Isle of Man you will need to be registered with the UK’s HCPC. Unfortunately if you are not registered we will not be able to accept your application to the Talent Pool.

A workplace that invests in you

✔ 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. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

✔ Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

✔ Be promoted to Band 6 within two years. The Band 5 Annex T posts are development posts where you will undergo a period of preceptorship with the aim of gaining the competencies required to fulfil a Band 6 position. During this period, you will be assessed and if you meet the competencies there will be an increase in your salary as you progress up to Band 6.

✔ 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.

✔ 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.