Physiotherapist (Frailty)

• By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS
• Developing our team to be the best they can be is important to us and we actively support your own personal career goals, aspirations and development
• Free parking is available at our sites
• You will enjoy generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days and 10 public holidays
• This role involves on-call duties on a rota basis which attracts additional pay enhancements

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to work in fantastic location in a varied and rewarding role? Take your next career step within Manx Care on the Isle of Man and make a real difference to our community!

About the role and our team

This role sits within the dynamic Frailty therapy team where we pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care to Isle of Man residents.

You will be responsible for an independent caseload of patients, providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and delivering treatment programmes that are evidence-based and designed specifically to address the needs of the patient.

This role allows you to expand your leadership skills and develop others by leading in-service training, supervising colleagues and identifying areas of service for development/audit, leading these projects with support from the team.

We are looking for someone with a flexible and adaptable approach to be part of our small and friendly team. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.

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.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this postwhich Manx Care will cover the cost of for you.

A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role.

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Catherine Henry on 01624 650200.

To apply for this role, please click below. Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified.