Community Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Service for Adults

About the role

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to develop your career in community mental health?

Working as a Community Occupational Therapist within the Community Mental Health Service for Adults, you'll provide an island-wide specialist Occupational Therapy service to adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions. You'll independently manage a varied and complex caseload, using your clinical expertise to assess occupational performance and plan and deliver evidence-based interventions that support people to maintain or improve their independence and everyday functioning. From individual and group interventions to rehabilitation, anxiety management and functional strategies, you'll tailor your approach to each person and their individual needs.

You'll work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and a wider multidisciplinary team, using your specialist knowledge to contribute to assessment, treatment planning and positive outcomes. Alongside your clinical work, you'll support and mentor junior colleagues, support staff and Occupational Therapy students, while contributing to service development, audit and the continued development of Occupational Therapy practice. You'll also be encouraged to develop your own area of clinical speciality, share evidence-based practice across the team and play an active part in improving the service we provide.

If you're ready to bring your experience, ideas and specialist Occupational Therapy skills to a supportive community mental health service, apply today!

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.

✔ 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.: To find out more about our relocation package click here

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island's close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

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!

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

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

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Louise.Cartledge@gov.im.

To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.

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.