Rotational Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work somewhere that values you, your career and your patients

Are you an experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist or newly qualified? Take your next career step within Manx Care on the Isle of Man and make a real difference to our community on our beautiful island!

About the role and our team

The role consists of six monthly rotations in self-referral, orthopaedic inpatients, orthopaedic outpatients and medical.

In addition, there are lots of opportunities to gain skills in a wide range of clinical areas. You will participate on our on-call rota and will be involved in many areas of service development which continually take place so we can provide the best care to our patients.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of patients providing an efficient and high quality physiotherapy service within different specialist areas
• Rotating between clinical areas every 6 months including medical, ITU, surgical, amputees, orthopaedics, rehabilitation and musculoskeletal outpatients.
• Consolidating specialist physiotherapy skills in a variety of settings including examination and assessment of patients and delivery of treatment programmes
• Setting appropriate and progressive treatment aims, objectives and agree rehabilitation goals, in joint negotiation with patients
• Delegating patient treatment programmes to Physiotherapy Assistants and students and monitoring their progress

We have an integrated health and social care service, meaning you’ll get to work across the beautiful Island alongside our supportive and friendly team. Our wider team consists of OT's, PT's and Children's Speech and Language Therapists who all work closely together across Outpatient Services, Acute Wards and in Children's Therapy.

Hear from our Physiotherapy Team

Danielle McCann is a newly promoted Band 6 Physiotherapist who has worked for Manx Care since 2020. Born and raised on the Isle of Man, Danielle moved to Liverpool to study Physiotherapy with an ambition to return to where she grew up to get married and start a great career in physiotherapy. We spoke to Danielle to find out more about what she loves about living and working as a Physiotherapist on the Isle of Man.

What do you love about being a Physiotherapist? "I love being around and getting to know different kinds of people. I enjoy seeing the impact that therapy can have on people’s pain and function and how this can influence their lives."

What is the team like that you work in? "I’ve worked in a few different departments and everyone I’ve worked with has been great. My team are all caring and kind, dedicated to their jobs as well as being good fun and a pleasure to work with."

What can this role offer me?

• By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS
• Developing our team to be the best they can be is important to us and we actively support your own personal career goals, aspirations and development
• You will enjoy competitive annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 public holidays
• For candidates not on the Isle of Man we will reimburse your interview expenses and give you a relocation package of up to £7,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island. You will also be eligible for housing assistance to help contribute towards your mortgage or rent on the island
• For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year, this could be up to £4,400!
• Free car parking at all sites

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.

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.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached Recruitment Pack, alternatively contact Kelly Gulland on 01624 642872.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im

If you are unable to view the Job Description and Person Specification, please email helpmeapply@gov.im.

If you have previously applied for this vacancy under this reference number and would like to apply again, please contact our Recruitment Team at helpmeapply@gov.im or call 01624 686300 / Option 1.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter. 

A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role. A uniform will also be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy or recognised Diploma.
• Health Professions Council Registration.
• Portfolio Evidence of Professional Development.
• Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.

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

Noble's 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)