Job summary
Could you help people regain independence and improve their quality of life during their recovery journey?

As Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist, youll lead a friendly and supportive medical team within the Therapies and Podiatry Department at Nobles Hospital on the beautiful Isle of Man!

Main duties of the job
Youll deliver evidence-based assessments, treatment, follow-ups, evaluations, and consultancy services to our service users, helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes through personcentred care. Using your expertise, youll manage a varied caseload assessing needs, developing tailored treatment plans and providing specialist advice and support. Working closely with patients, families and colleagues, youll play a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing and safe discharge planning.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment, with access to excellent resources and the time to deliver highquality care that puts patients at the heart of every decision.

If youre looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, 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.

Details
Date posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £53,085 to £69,221 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: MCX-024766
Job locations: Nobles Hospital, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ

Job description
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.
• 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.
• 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 signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.
• 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
• Health Care Professions Council Registration

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)

For questions about the job, contact: Unscheduled Care Therapy Team Lead Tania Smit, Tania.Smit@nobles.dhss.gov.im