Occupational Therapist in Cardio Rehabilitation

NHS; Lanark; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider on the Isle of Man is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. You will help patients recover from cardiac events or manage long-term respiratory conditions in a supportive team environment. The role includes delivering individual and group therapy sessions, contributing to service development, and offers professional development opportunities. Attractive benefits such as a relocation package, competitive salary, and annual leave enhance the opportunity.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Free on-site car parking

27 days annual leave

Pension package

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in acute care essential.
• Confidence to lead group education.
• Ability to manage varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Help patients recover from cardiac events.
• Deliver evidence-based, holistic care.
• Empower patients to regain confidence and independence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the HCPC

Job description

Job summary

"This role has helped me grow a lot. My leadership, communication and clinical skills have all improved, and it's been so fulfilling to provide person-centred care as part of such a supportive, dynamic team. Geraldine - Specialist Cardiopulmonary Occupational Therapist"

Job responsibilities

The Isle of Man is a self-governing jurisdiction with its own Government and national health service, independent from the UK. Serving a community of around 85,000, our Occupational Therapists enjoy manageable caseloads, supportive teams and the freedom to provide truly person-centred care. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Service, you’ll play a key role in helping patients recover from cardiac events or manage long‑term respiratory conditions. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists and wider healthcare colleagues, you’ll deliver evidence‑based, holistic care that supports physical, psychological and social recovery. You’ll independently manage a varied caseload, delivering both individual and group‑based therapy sessions that may include stress and anxiety management, pacing, pulmonary rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation, empowering patients to regain confidence, independence and wellbeing. With opportunities to contribute to service development, mentor junior staff and collaborate closely with the Band‑7 Occupational Therapist, this role offers a rewarding balance of clinical practice, patient education and team collaboration within an innovative and supportive environment. If you have a strong foundation in acute care and the confidence to lead group education for cardiac or pulmonary needs, this role offers a rewarding next step in your career.

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, this includes use of 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: 06 Tachwedd 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 6

Salary: £40,794 to £54,479 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: MCX-023000

Job locations: Nobles Hospital, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ

Making the Isle of Man your new home

Whether you're relocating with family or making a move on your own, the Isle of Man provides a secure, welcoming environment with excellent schools, safe communities and a balanced pace of life. Here, you’ll have the time and space to enjoy what matters most – whether that’s exploring coastal paths, joining local events and groups or simply enjoying quieter time by the sea.

Despite its island setting, the Isle of Man is easily accessible, with over 200 weekly flights and regular ferry services keeping you well connected to the UK and beyond.

Curious about life on the Island? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move!

Supporting you to support our community

Earn more at Band 6 with salaries which are higher than and separate to UK NHS pay bands. Unlike the UK, your pay will increase after 12 months. You will also receive an additional £1,000 in your 1st, 13th and 25th payslips, in recognition of your work with Manx Care.

Keep more of the money you earn with the Isle of Man’s tax rate of 21 % (compared to the UK’s 40 %).

Cheaper accommodation for your first 6 months and then help to pay your rent/mortgage afterwards with a housing assistance allowance.

Enjoy your time off starting at 27 days annual leave plus an additional 10 days for Isle of Man public holidays.

Enjoy peace of mind with a generous pension package ensuring your future financial wellbeing is looked after.

Comfortably relocate you, your things and your family with a £7,000 relocation package.

Don’t be charged to park, free car parking at all our sites.

Take time for life – after 3 years, apply for an unpaid career break to travel, recharge or focus on personal goals.

Keen cyclist? Buy a bike or eBike to explore the island using our salary sacrifice scheme after your first year with us.

Well‑being matters – enjoy exclusive access to mental health professionals, including free counselling and emotional support whenever you need it.

Spend more time where you want to be with an average commute of just 20 minutes on the Island, you can forget about long queues and motorway traffic.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the HCPC

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

Douglas

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)