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Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Child

The closing date is 26 August 2025

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Job summary

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in working with children? Were looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist with experience of working with children to join our integrated Children's Therapy Services on the Isle of Man!

Main duties of the job

Youll be joining a supportive and well-established therapy team consisting of Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy. In this senior role, you will focus on delivering an evidence-based assessment, treatment and consultancy service, while independently managing a complex caseload. You will work across schools on the Island, including mainstream and Specialist Provision Centres, as well as within community setting or clinics with potential to in reach into acute setting, offering a varied and interesting caseload. You will also be responsible for the supervision of junior Occupational Therapists or colleagues, taking a leading role in service development, implementing Manx Care or national strategies working collaboratively with the Team Lead. If you are passionate and dedicated to providing the highest standard of occupational therapy care to achieve better outcomes for the children who use our services, this could be the perfect role for you!

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,780 to £63,606 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022334

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


Job description

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.

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.

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

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.

Job description

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.

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.

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

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

  • BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Current Registration with Health Care Professions Council
  • Masters (or working towards) in Occupational Therapy, or relevant clinical professional experience within speciality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Current Registration with Health Care Professions Council
  • Masters (or working towards) in Occupational Therapy, or relevant clinical professional experience within speciality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Occupational Therapy

Hazel Porter

Hazel.Porter@nobles.dhss.gov.im

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,780 to £63,606 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022334

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


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