Divisional Director of Nursing and AHPs

NHS; Sale; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization on the Isle of Man is seeking a Divisional Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals. This role focuses on leading clinical services, driving innovation, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The position offers competitive salaries, extensive relocation packages, and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment away from NHS pressures.

Benefits

Generous relocation packages

Free on-site car parking

Professional development opportunities

Lower tax rates for residents

Access to staff welfare services

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and drive innovation.
• Champion person-centred care across services.
• Ensure high-quality care for patients.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Innovation

Person-centred care

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Allied Health Professional

Appropriate teaching qualification

Graduate in health-related subject

Masters level degree or working towards

Leadership qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an inspiring clinical leader ready to shape the future of health and care on the Isle of Man? Manx Care is on an exciting journey of transformation, and we’re looking for a visionary Divisional Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Scheduled Care to join us. This role sits at the heart of a new, clinically led leadership structure designed to put expertise, quality, and compassion at the centre of everything we do. You’ll provide strategic direction, drive innovation, and champion person‑centred care across hospital and community services, ensuring that patients receive safe, seamless, and high‑quality care.

Main Duties of the Job

This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference within a supportive island community where your leadership will have real impact. If you’re a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with a passion for clinical excellence, innovation, and transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man you’ll 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, including our well‑resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations you’ll 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: 05 November 2025

Reference number: MCX-023200

Compensation

£85,467 to £104,856 a year

Band

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full‑time, Flexible working

Job Location

Nobles Hospital, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ

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.

Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.

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 operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund, including those up to Masters level.

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. To find out more about our relocation package.

Person Specification Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Nurse or Registered Allied Health Professional
• Appropriate teaching qualification
• Graduate in health‑related subject
• Hold a Masters level degree or working towards
• Leadership qualification or relevant experience

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

Manx Care

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

Employer's Website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/