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Manx Care

Academic Lead for Advanced Practice and Leadership

The closing date is 14 December 2025

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Job summary

Are you passionate about shaping the future of advanced clinical education and leadership in healthcare? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Keyll Darree School of Health and Social Care as Senior Lecturer and Lead for Advanced Practice and Leadership. Manx Care is seeking an exceptional academic leader to provide strategic and academic leadership in the design, delivery, and continuous enhancement of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (Levels 47). In this pivotal role, you will champion evidence-informed teaching, foster inter-professional collaboration, and ensure our curriculum reflects current professional standards and workforce priorities. Working closely with partner Higher Education Institutions, you will lead programme development, quality assurance, and innovative learning initiatives that prepare practitioners for advanced roles in health and social care.

Main duties of the job

Professional registration with the NMC or HCPC A Masters degree in a relevant subject and a recognised teaching qualification Significant post-registration experience and proven teaching expertise in higher education Experience of module and course leadership Ability to lead curriculum development and deliver high-quality education across multiple levels Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills This is a unique opportunity to influence healthcare education and workforce development in a dynamic, supportive environment. You will join a team committed to excellence, innovation, and the CARE values that underpin Manx Care: Committed, Accountable, Respectful, and Excellent.

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.

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,611 to £73,492 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-023024

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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.

A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.

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.

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

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.

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 click here.

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.

A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.

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.

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

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.

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 click here.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered on Nursing and Midwifery Council or Healthcare Professions Council Register
  • Teaching Qualification recordable where necessary with the professional body
  • Masters Level degree in relevant subject to Advanced Clinical Practice or related subject
  • Recognised Advanced Clinical Practice Qualification
  • Non-Medical and Supplementary Prescribing Qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered on Nursing and Midwifery Council or Healthcare Professions Council Register
  • Teaching Qualification recordable where necessary with the professional body
  • Masters Level degree in relevant subject to Advanced Clinical Practice or related subject
  • Recognised Advanced Clinical Practice Qualification
  • Non-Medical and Supplementary Prescribing Qualification

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

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

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)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Education & Head of School

Paul Irving

Paul.Irving@nobles.dhss.gov.im

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,611 to £73,492 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-023024

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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