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About the role and our team
Join Manx Care as a Band 5 (Annex T) or Band 6 Occupational Therapist to make a real difference to the community of the Isle of Man!
These are rotational roles which means you can put all your learning, training and skills to use in a variety of clinics including orthopaedic in/outpatients, medical and self referral.
This is offered as a development Band 5 role (Annex T) and is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge. You will gain an excellent grounding in some of the core areas of Occupational Therapy, all the while taking advantage of the excellent development opportunities with the support of a senior clinician. You’ll be providing evidence-based assessment, treatment, follow up, evaluation and consultancy services for service users with the support initially from senior clinician, progressing to be an autonomous practitioner.
For the more experienced Therapists, the Band 6 positions are diverse roles where you will manage a specialised caseload of patients providing fantastic opportunities to gain a wide range of experience and expand your skillset.
We have an integrated health and social care service, meaning you’ll get to work across the beautiful Island alongside our supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team that strives to deliver the best health care to our service users.
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.
- Be promoted to Band 6 within 2 years! The Band 5 roles 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 at 6, 12, and 24 months and if you meet the competencies there will be an increase in your salary. You will progress onto Band 6 once you have the full competencies for this role.
- You’ll also have access to our in-house learning and development centre to complete training courses to allow you to build on and develop your skills. You can find out more about our learning and development facilities here.
- We offer competitive salaries and generous annual leave entitlement
- Within Manx Care you will gain a varied caseload and more time to spend with patients, where you’ll have access to excellent resources and equipment
- For candidates not on the Isle of Man we offer a relocation package of up to £7,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island. You will also be eligible for housing assistance to help contribute towards your mortgage or rent on the island.
- For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year, this could be up to £4,000!
- Great on site facilities and free car parking.
To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us click here.
Hear from our Occupational Therapy Team
Cassie Haywood is an Occupational Therapist who started in Manx Care last September. We spoke to Cassie to find out more about what she loves about living and working as an Occupational Therapist on the Isle of Man.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I have the time to provide appropriate intervention and I am able to see the beauty of the island while at work.
What opportunities has living on the Isle of Man given you /your family?
We spend much more time together doing outdoor activities and have experienced a relaxed way of living.
Please view the Job Profile attached below to read the full interview.
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.
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. To find out more about our relocation package click here.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Kelly Gulland on 01624 650200.
For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants.
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.