Community Occupational Therapist

Manx Care; Lanark; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Housing assistance

Free on-site parking

Education and Training Centre access

Staff welfare services

Job summary

Manx Care on the Isle of Man is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Older Persons Mental Health Team. You will assess and treat older adults with dementia, depression and anxiety across community and memory clinic settings, delivering personalised plans to maintain independence and quality of life.

You will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supervising and mentoring colleagues while enjoying generous relocation support and access to our Education and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with Health and Care Professional Council.
• Post Graduate qualification in clinically relevant field at master's level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload within Older Persons Mental Health.
• Deliver high quality assessments, interventions and personalised treatment plans.
• Support service users to maintain independence and wellbeing.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with HCPC

Master's level or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults with mental health needs? Join our Older Persons Mental Health Team and play a vital role in supporting individuals living with conditions such as dementia, depression and anxiety across community and memory clinic settings. In this rewarding specialist role, you’ll use your expertise to deliver high quality assessments, interventions and personalised treatment plans that help people maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you’ll manage a varied and complex caseload while building meaningful relationships with service users, families and carers. Every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping older adults overcome challenges, maintain independence and achieve the best possible quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist expertise while also supporting the next generation of Occupational Therapists through supervision, mentoring and practice education. If you’re passionate about person centred care, enjoy working autonomously and want to be part of a service that genuinely changes lives,

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to work in a healthcare system that is similar to, but separate from, the NHS, offering a refreshing change from many of the pressures and demands experienced elsewhere in the UK.

We are committed to supporting your professional development through a wide range of learning and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including access to our well-equipped Education and Training Centre.

Many of our sites offer free on-site parking, and we provide generous relocation packages for the majority of our roles to help make your move as seamless as possible.

Beyond work, the Isle of Man offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning landscapes, a safe and welcoming community and excellent schools. Residents also benefit from lower personal tax rates than those found in many other European jurisdictions, helping you make the most of your earnings.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with Health and Care Professional Council.
• Post Graduate qualification in clinically relevant field at master's level or equivalent.

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.

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.