Job Description

"Be ready to experience a warm welcome while

discovering a distinctive and rewarding lifestyle."


Irete - Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Step into a supported rotational role designed to get you from Band 5 to Band 6 in just 18 months.

Grow your skills with structured supervision, personal development goals and hands-on experience away from NHS pressures on the beautiful Isle of Man.


Your rewarding Manx Care OT career is waiting to be discovered.

Your training. Our priority.

The Isle of Man is separate to the UK with it's own government and national health service. With a population of approximately 85,000 our Occupational Therapists enjoy manageable caseloads that allow you more time with your patients to develop therapeutic relationships and put your new skills into practice. The pressures on Occupational Therapy on the Isle of Man are considerably less than the UK, giving you more time to learn, grow and convert learning into valuable experience.


Irete, a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, who joined Manx Care in January 2025, said;

"the Isle of Man provides a clear contrast to my past experience living and working on the mainland. The true commitment to provide high-quality treatment and the collaborative spirit was apparent from day one".


We are proud to offer Band 5 development posts where you are truly supported to learn and develop whilst moving through the Band 5 pay scale at pace. You will gain full exposure to all areas of OT across our beautiful island as your role rotates through our various clinics, including orthopaedics, medical care rehabilitation, stroke and adult community therapies. When we asked the Occupational Therapy team what they like most about working for Manx Care, the support they feel they receive came out as number one!

What You Need

Recently or close to qualifying as an Occupational Therapist

HCPC Registered or registration pending

Experience in an acute setting from your student clinical placements

A full UK/IOM driving licence

Making the Isle of Man your new home

Just a short flight from the UK, the Isle of Man offers a unique blend of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle. With over 200 weekly flights, you'll stay well connected while exploring the Island's beaches, glens, and welcoming community.


It's a place where you can build your career, make new connections and enjoy an unbeatable quality of life from music festivals to the world-famous TT races, to hiking trails, paddleboarding and sea swims, your days off will always feel like you're on holiday.


Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!

Supporting you to support our community

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

Be promoted to Band 6 within 2 years. The Band 5 Annex T posts are development posts where you will undergo a period of preceptorship with the aim of gaining the competencies required to fulfil a Band 6 position. During this period, you will be assessed and if you meet the competencies there will be an increase in your salary as you progress up to Band 6.


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.

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 which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

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. If Housing Assistance is available: 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. If recruitment incentive is available: This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of 3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. Include if relocation is offered: To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.

Ready to apply?

Catherine Henry, our friendly Recruiting Manager, is happy to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to get in touch by phone or email, she'll be glad to hear from you.

Catherine.Henry@nobles.dhss.gov.im

01624 650200


Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.