Deputy Manager - Drug and Alcohol

Isle of Man Government•Douglas, AZ

47d

About The Position

Ready to use your skills in addiction services to lead, inspire, and change lives? As Deputy Manager in the Drug and Alcohol Team, you'll coordinate care for individuals facing substance and alcohol misuse while driving forward policies, protocols, and high standards of clinical governance. You'll support the DAT Manager, supervise staff, and ensure seamless collaboration across multiâdisciplinary teams and partner agencies on the Isle of Man. This is your chance to put expertise into action where it truly matters. You'll lead colleagues, strengthen services, and make a lasting impact on the community. The role offers the opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge of addiction, risk management, and leadership in a setting built on compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Apply now and help us build stronger drug and alcohol services across the Island.

Requirements

Specialist knowledge of addiction
Risk management
Leadership

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for individuals facing substance and alcohol misuse
Drive forward policies, protocols, and high standards of clinical governance
Support the DAT Manager
Supervise staff
Ensure seamless collaboration across multiâdisciplinary teams and partner agencies

Benefits

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 sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
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.