Job responsibilities
About the role and our team
Join Manx Care as a Band 5 (Annex T) or Band 6 Occupational Therapist today 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
