# Community Occupational Therapist - OPMHS > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manx Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-occupational-therapist-opmhs/f0c67a51-7262-478f-be19-2d488a26c68d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-occupational-therapist-opmhs/f0c67a51-7262-478f-be19-2d488a26c68d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manx Care - **Location:** Douglas - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £53085.00 to £69221.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-09-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-07T11:30:24.095Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0006-26-0126 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=35013&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/statutory-boards/manx-care/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults with mental health needs? Join our Older Persons Mental Health Team and play a vital role in supporting individuals living with conditions such as dementia, depression and anxiety across community and memory clinic settings. In this rewarding specialist role, youll use your expertise to deliver high-quality assessments, interventions and personalised treatment plans that help people maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. ### Main duties of the job Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, youll manage a varied and complex caseload while building meaningful relationships with service users, families and carers. Every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping older adults overcome challenges, maintain independence and achieve the best possible quality of life. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist expertise while also supporting the next generation of Occupational Therapists through supervision, mentoring and practice education. If youre passionate about person-centred care, enjoy working autonomously and want to be part of a service that genuinely changes lives, wed 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. ### Details - Date posted: 07 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 7 - Salary: £53,085 to £69,221 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: MCX-024933 - Job locations: Grianagh Court, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ, United Kingdom ### 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. 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 signposting on a wide range of issues. Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability. 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. To find out more about our relocation package click here - hr.gov.im/media/2518/manx-care-relocation-package-information.pdf ## Person Specification ### CARE **Essential** - Demonstrate a COMMITMENT to maintain a person-centred service - Demonstrate appreciation of the patient’s ability to be experts in their understanding of children’s community nursing in conjunction with their professional colleagues - RESPECTFULLY include the patients’ perspectives and choices to plan person-centred care - Demonstrate EXCELLENCE in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy - Registration with Health and Care Professional Council - Post Graduate qualification in clinically relevant field at master's level or equivalent **Desirable** - First Aid Certificate - Leadership/coaching qualification or willingness to work towards this ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Effective listening skills - Good time management skills and ability to prioritise work - Ability and confidence to work alone - Ability to work effectively within a team - Information technology skills - ability to use email, Microsoft etc. **Desirable** - Presenting and training skills ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Tactful and diplomatic - Confident - Insightful - Calm - Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Extensive post qualification experience, including specific experience working within mental health setting, treating a wide range of mental illness - Experience of treating a wide range of Mental health conditions - Experience of using a variety of interventions within a Mental health setting e.g. Group work - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development - Specialist knowledge and experience of assessments relevant to this client group **Desirable** - Experience of working in the community - Experience of supervising junior staff and students - Experience of participating in and undertaking audits ### Circumstances & Interests **Essential** - Genuine interest in working in and developing skills within Older Persons Mental Health setting - Good balance of interests outside of work - Full, valid driving licence and ability to drive for work purposes - Satisfactory Police Check **Desirable** - IOM Worker ## Documents - [Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, KB)](https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=230286&JobId=35013) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.