Adult Speech and Language Therapist

**About the role and our team**

Do you want to achieve a great work-life balance, working in a stunning location?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team within the Adult Speech and Language Service in the Isle of Man.

You will be based across various locations on the Island, joining our small, supportive team, who work closely together Your work will help us achieve our vision which is:
“To develop a forward thinking, patient focused service to improve lives for people with swallowing and communication difficulties”

This is a varied clinical role which involves working in an acute and outpatient settings. This will include domiciliary visits within care homes, hospice and within the service users own home.

You will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for the assessment, diagnosing and management of adult patients referred with communication and/or swallowing disorders associated with neurological disorders, trauma, voice disorders and stammering. You will also use evidence based/client centred principles to implement and evaluate Speech and Language intervention.

**What can this role offer me?**

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.

To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us, download our benefits guide from the bottom of the advert.

**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.

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, download the leaflet below.

**How to find out more and apply**

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Frances Butler on 01624 642562.

**Additional information**

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

A full valid driving licence is required for this role. A uniform will also be provided.

A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

**We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment**

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at **hr.gov.im/careers