Band 7 Occupational Therapist Jobs in the NHS
Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work.
49 live vacancies at this grade · 39 NHS employers · salary £49,387 - £56,515
49
Open Positions
£40k - £65k
Salary Range
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NHS Trusts
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What to expect from Band 7 Occupational Therapist roles
Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work. For occupational therapist candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 49 live band 7 occupational therapist vacancies across 39 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 7 occupational therapist roles ranges from about £39,959 to £65,261 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration with significant post-qualification experience
- Demonstrable specialist expertise in the relevant clinical or functional area
- Track record of leading teams, projects, or service improvements
- Postgraduate qualification (master's level often expected)
Role 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
Typical 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)
Hiring locations
Current band 7 occupational therapist demand is visible in London, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, MUSGRAVE PARK HOSPITAL, Liverpool, and Cambridge. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as NHS Professionals Limited, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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