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About the role
Would you like to achieve a great work-life balance whilst working in a stunning location?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team within the Adult Speech and Language Service in the Isle of Man!
You will be based across various locations on the Island, joining our small, supportive team who work closely together! Your work will help us achieve our vision:
“To develop a forward thinking, patient-focused service to improve lives for people with swallowing and communication difficulties”.
This is a varied clinical role which involves working in both acute and outpatient settings. This will include domiciliary visits within care homes and within service users’ own homes. You will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for the assessment, diagnosing and management of adult patients referred with communication and/or swallowing disorders associated with neurological disorders, trauma, voice disorders and stammering. You will also use evidence-based/client-centred principles to implement and evaluate Speech and Language intervention. You will be supported to work towards attaining your dysphagia competencies as required, and will receive excellent clinical supervision and support.
This is offered as a development Band 5 (Annex T) role and is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge. You’ll be providing evidence-based assessment, treatment, follow up, evaluation and consultancy services for service users with support initially from our senior team members, progressing to be an autonomous practitioner.
If you’re already a Band 6, this is a really varied role, providing fantastic opportunities to gain a wide range of experience and expand your skillset.
If you are passionate and dedicated to providing the highest standard of speech and language therapy care to achieve better outcomes for the adults who use our services, this could be the perfect role for you!
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.
✔ Be promoted to Band 6 within 2 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.
✔ 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.
✔ 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. To find out more about our relocation package click here.
Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
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.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at duncan.brown@gov.im.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.