Manx Care

Team Manager - Hospital Social Work Team

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

Could you lead a team that puts compassion, communication and continuity of care at the heart of their work? As the Team Manager for the Hospital Social Work Team, youll lead a dedicated group of professionals supporting patients with complex needs through safe, effective and timely discharge from Nobles and Ramsey Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Youll work closely with ward-based multidisciplinary teams, the Complex Discharge Team, and the Access and Capacity Team to streamline care pathways and improve the experience for patients and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to guide a well-established team through a period of positive change as Manx Care continues its mission to shift the balance of care from hospital to community. Your ability to inspire collaboration, support innovation, and drive improvement will make a real difference to how patients experience care and recovery. If youre ready to lead a service that puts people first and supports meaningful change across the Islands health system, wed love to hear from 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.

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£61,580 to £71,734 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

MCX-023031

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.

Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of remote work and on-site collaboration throughout the week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Noble’s Hospital staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Free car parking.

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.