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About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your work-life balance while advancing your professional development? Join our dedicated team on the Isle of Man as a Community Podiatrist / Community Specialist Podiatrist, where you’ll have the chance to deliver exceptional podiatry services across the island.

In this role, you’ll operate as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, applying evidence-based practice to assess, diagnose, and refer patients as needed.

Your expertise, gained through extensive experience and post-registration training, will be key in delivering integrated care across the Isle of Man.

You’ll work within a small, supportive team of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants, and administrative staff who are committed to ongoing professional development and success.

If you’re a Podiatrist with strong clinical and professional skills, this role offers the perfect environment to thrive.

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.
• 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 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.
• 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 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, 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 £ per month.

This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click .

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.

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 . 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.

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.

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