Occupational Therapist in Children's Therapy

Manx Care

The closing date is 10 January 2025

Job summary

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist in Childrens Therapy within Manx Care! In this role, you will be joining an experienced, integrated team of therapists treating paediatric patients in both community and acute settings. You will have opportunity to treat paediatric patients with a variety of conditions, across Mainstream or those within the Specialist Provision Centres.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and treatment will occur in a variety of settings such as schools, community settings, childrens ward and patients homes. We are looking for someone who will demonstrate a commitment to staff development, make a positive contribution to service development and to multidisciplinary team working and work to maximise the performance of the Childrens Therapy team. If you would be interested in this role, we would 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.

Date posted

13 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,225 to £52,384 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-020776

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Job description

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.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Current Registration with Health Care Professions Council
Masters (or working towards) in Occupational Therapy, relevant clinical speciality, management or equivalent professional experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Current Registration with Health Care Professions Council
Masters (or working towards) in Occupational Therapy, relevant clinical speciality, management or equivalent professional 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

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA

Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA

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:

Children's Therapy Interim Team Lead

Hazel Porter

hazel.porter@nobles.dhss.gov.im

Date posted

13 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,225 to £52,384 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-020776

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA

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