Head of Occupational Therapy
Job Description
Job summary
Are you ready to lead and shape the future of Occupational Therapy services on the Isle of Man? As Head of Occupational Therapy, you'll be accountable to the Manx Care Board, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight while driving innovation in Occupational Therapy services across Manx Care.
Main duties of the job
You'll guide a diverse team, promote best practices, and ensure the highest standards of patient care, playing a crucial role in the integration of community, pre-hospital, and hospital-based health services. This is your opportunity to influence the future of Occupational Therapy, ensuring that services support health, independence, and resilience throughout every stage of a patient's journey. If you have a passion for excellence, the vision to drive change, and the confidence to challenge the status quo for the benefit of patients and the community, 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.
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.
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.
Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island's healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
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 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 Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
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
Nobles Hospital
Braddan
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ
Employer's website
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)
