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.
52 live vacancies at this grade · 40 NHS employers · salary £49,387 - £56,515
52
Open Positions
£46k - £69k
Salary Range
40
NHS Trusts
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New This Week
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 52 live band 7 occupational therapist vacancies across 40 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 £45,953 to £69,221 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, Reading, Birmingham, Birmingham, and Bradford. 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, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, and East London NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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Top NHS Employers
- NHS Professionals Limited4 jobs
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- East London NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust NHS Trust2 jobs