Occupational Therapist Jobs in the NHS
NHS occupational therapy posts cover physical rehabilitation, mental health, paediatrics, hand therapy, and community reablement. OTs assess how illness, injury, or disability affects someone's ability to manage daily tasks and work, then plan interventions around those specific barriers. Most roles start at Band 5 and progress to specialist, advanced, and consultant levels.
341 live vacancies across 135 NHS employers · updated hourly
341
Open Positions
£20k - £65k
Salary Range
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Latest live Occupational Therapist jobs
Recent occupational therapist vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Perinatal Occupational TherapistEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Laindon, Essex, East of EnglandCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Specialist Children's Occupational TherapistSouth Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT - Sunderland, North East and YorkshireCloses 24 Jul 2026
- NHSCT Principal Occupational Therapist Recovery Service Band 8ANorthern Health and Social Care Trust - Braid Valley Site: Spruce House, NorthCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Advanced Clinical Specialist - Occupational Therapist - Discharge TeamMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Crewe, North WestCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Occupational Therapist - Band 5Croydon Health Services NHS Trust - Croydon, LondonCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Senior Community Occupational TherapistSirona care & health CIC - Bristol, South WestCloses 23 Jul 2026
- Specialist Occupational Therapist - Intensive Support TeamHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Stevenage, East of EnglandCloses 23 Jul 2026
- Occupational TherapistDevon Partnership NHS Trust - Exeter, South WestCloses 22 Jul 2026
- Band 6 Occupational TherapistNHS Professionals Limited - THATCHAM, South EastCloses 10 Aug 2026
- Senior Specialist Paediatric Occupational TherapistGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - London, LondonCloses 26 Jul 2026
- Specialist Occupational TherapistCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Chester, North WestCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Occupational Therapist - Neuro Rehabilitation UnitCentral London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Watford, LondonCloses 26 Jul 2026
- Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational TherapistEast London NHS Foundation Trust - London, LondonCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Occupational TherapistEast London NHS Foundation Trust - Homerton, LondonCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapy LeadHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Portsmouth, South EastCloses 26 Jul 2026
- Highly Specialist Children’s Occupational TherapistRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Enfield, LondonCloses 26 Jul 2026
- Senior Occupational TherapistAneurin Bevan University Health Board - Ystrad Mynach, NewportCloses 23 Jul 2026
- Senior Occupational TherapistSussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Crawley, South EastCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Children's Weight ManagementHywel Dda University Health Board - To be confirmed, West WalesCloses 09 Aug 2026
- Specialist Occupational TherapistCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - Gateshead, North East and YorkshireCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Team Lead Occupational therapist in MedicineAshford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Chertsey, South EastCloses 09 Aug 2026
- WHSCT_Advanced Practitioner Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Band 7)Western Health and Social Care Trust - Western Trust Area, WestCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Experienced Rotational Occupational TherapistRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust - Reading, South EastCloses 26 Jul 2026
- Senior Occupational TherapistEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Ashford, South EastCloses 17 Jul 2026
Planning an Occupational Therapist job search in the NHS
Job Clerk tracks live occupational therapist vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.
There are currently 341 live occupational therapist roles across 135 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.
Recent salary data for occupational therapist roles ranges from about £19,754 to £65,261 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Evidence to prepare
- Functional assessment and goal-setting with patients
- Home environment assessment and discharge planning
- Equipment prescription and housing adaptation recommendations
- Specialist group or individual intervention programmes
Common requirements
- HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
- Subspecialty experience relevant to the post (physical, mental health, paediatrics, hand therapy)
- Postgraduate training for specialist or advanced roles
- RCOT membership (recommended but not essential)
Bands to compare
Current occupational therapist pages include Band 6, Band 7, and Band 5. Start broad, then narrow by band when the advert needs specific seniority, supervision, portfolio, or leadership evidence.
Location demand
Active city hubs include London, Belfast, Birmingham, and Cardiff. Local pages are useful for comparing employer mix, commute assumptions, and high-cost area supplements.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as HCRG Care Group, NHS Professionals Limited, Priory Healthcare, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
Browse Occupational Therapist Jobs by Band
NHS occupational therapist roles span multiple Agenda for Change bands. Pick a level to see live vacancies at that band.
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