20 Occupational Therapy jobs in the United Kingdom

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Romford, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This service helps patients rebuild confidence, self-esteem and hopes for the future. Care provided over two wards and they offer an age-appropriate environment for those who also have a mental health/personality disorder and/or mild to moderate dementia and are in need of physical health care needs

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Manage a caseload of older service clients with complex needs; assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Provide leadership through supervision and appraisal for therapy assistants
• Participate in planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy service within your team
• Lead on delegated projects in consultation with Lead Occupational Therapist and the hospital director
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service
• Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement

The following skills and experienced would be preferred and beneficial for this role:

• Proven experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Patient centric & commitment to delivering high quality care
• Fine tuned decision making skills
• Excellent organisational capability
• Effective communication skills

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary up to £43,897 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Just drive scheme
• SMART Childcare Vouchers
• SMART Pension option

Reference ID: 2675

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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Bromley, Kent area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

One of the leading private hospitals treating addictions and general psychiatric conditions, as well as having an accredited eating disorder service

**To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs
• Applying OT assessments and interventions, 1-to-1 with patients and also leading group work
• Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues
• Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients' Occupational Needs
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable
• Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential
• Experience in mental health
• Ability to take on challenges
• An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations
• Compassion, enthusiasm, creativity and proactive

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £29,259 - £5,618 pro rata DOE. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 15 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room
• Active involvement within the OT professional network
• Opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• DBS check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals on duty (only per meal)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online Benefits and Cash back rewards

Reference ID: 6717

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An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro-cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour

**To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs
• Applying OT assessments and interventions, 1-to-1 with patients and also leading group work
• Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues
• Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients' Occupational Needs
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable
• Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential
• Experience in mental health
• Ability to take on challenges
• An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations
• Compassion, enthusiasm, creativity and proactive

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £38,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room
• Active involvement within the OT professional network
• Opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• DBS check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals on duty (only £1 per meal)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online Benefits and Cash back rewards

Reference ID: 1544

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Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a collaborative, child-centred environment where your leadership can make a real difference?

About the Role:

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About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Service Line: Neuro Rehabilitation

Summary of the role

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location: Cygnet Newham House

Salary Range: £27,825.00 per annum (FTE)

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term

Start Date: December 2025

Cygnet Newham House (Middlesbrough, TS8 9DE)

Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI).

The hospital provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery alongside offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntington’s Disease, a placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.

Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.

Our in-house Neuropsychiatry interdisciplinary team and person-centred approach puts the individual at the centre of their treatment and discharge planning. We offer a wide range of activities and facilities to promote independent function. Positive behaviour goals are focused on discharge planning to support service users to return to community living – either with support or independently.

The post holder will be supervised by the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist on site.  

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Preceptorship & Induction:

Starting a new job can be daunting, which is why we have a robust induction process that enables you to shadow staff, discuss your learning and receive expert support to develop into your role. We offer an Occupational Therapy Assistant preceptorship programme in your first12 months to support and consolidate core skills.  We also offer regular, virtual Q&A sessions with our clinical lead OT and networking with other OT Assistants and Activity Coordinators in your service line.

5 reasons why you should make an application today…

1. We care about people in our services
2. Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism
4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
5. We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Relocation package available  
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more…

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this.

 Please contact:

Katie Dixon (Recruiter), at or Georgia Nelson (Regional Lead OT): at    

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

As our Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy you will take a leading role in the operational and clinical management of our Adult Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Occupational Therapy, driving innovation, transformation, and excellence in patient care.

In this pivotal role, you’ll provide strategic leadership across the service, deputising for the Head of Occupational Therapy and taking responsibility for coordinating policies and procedures that underpin Clinical Governance and the highest standards of care. You’ll lead the ongoing development of specialist Occupational Therapy services, ensuring that OT principles are embedded across multidisciplinary teams and that our patients benefit from a truly integrated approach to their care.

Your leadership will span service development, team management and professional growth, clinical excellence, and quality and governance each playing a crucial part in advancing our mission to deliver world class healthcare on the island.

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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website here

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Person Specification

1. Qualifications and Professional Registration
2. Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
3. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
4. Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
5. Postgraduate training in leadership, management, or clinical specialism (desirable).

1. Experience
2. Demonstrable record of achieving measurable service improvements in previous roles.
3. Experience of leading or contributing to strategic planning within an occupational therapy or wider AHP service.
4. Evidence of horizon scanning and applying best practice, research, or national guidance to local service development.
5. Significant post-registration experience across a broad range of OT practice areas, including both inpatient and outpatient settings.
6. Experience of hybridising OT skills to flexibly support patient flow across acute, community, and rehabilitation services.
7. Experience of supervising, appraising, and developing staff at varying levels of seniority.
8. Involvement in multidisciplinary or cross-sector projects (e.g. hospital discharge planning, community rehabilitation).

1. Knowledge and Understanding
2. In-depth understanding of occupational therapy practice across the clinical spectrum (acute, rehabilitation, community, long-term conditions).
3. Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, and professional standards as defined by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
4. Knowledge of health strategy and policy relevant to occupational therapy and wider AHP services.
5. Awareness of service integration challenges for small-island healthcare contexts (e.g. workforce flexibility, cross-cover requirements).
6. Familiarity with resource planning, capacity management, and efficiency improvement approaches.

1. Skills and Abilities
2. Proven ability to translate strategy into deliverable plans and measurable outcomes.
3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide visible, accessible, and supportive leadership for OT staff.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and inspire confidence at all levels.
5. Ability to flexibly manage services, balancing inpatient and outpatient priorities while maintaining high-quality care.
6. Strong problem-solving, innovation, and decision-making skills under pressure.
7. Competent in using data to monitor performance and guide service improvements.
8. Ability to build partnerships across professions and sectors, including medical, nursing, and community partners.

1. Personal Attributes
2. Professional credibility and confidence, with a track record of delivering results.
3. Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead through change.
4. Commitment to patient-centred care and the values of occupational therapy.
5. Ability to act as a role model for staff through visibility, integrity, and collaborative working.
6. Strong sense of accountability, with willingness to challenge poor practice and champion high standards.
7. Enthusiastic, proactive, and future-focused, with capacity to anticipate service needs and adapt accordingly.

Are you passionate in making a difference to the people in North Lincolnshire. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our dynamic Social Care Connect Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults to live independently, and be safe, well, prosperous and connected with their own communities.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapists to deliver person-centred interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Your role will include:

• Assessments
• Promoting independence through equipment provision, minor and major adaptations.
• Working collaboratively with the person, families, carers and other professionals
• Contributing to safeguarding and risk management processes
• Encouraging community engagement and social inclusion

At North Lincolnshire Council, we believe in empowering our staff and valuing their contributions. Here's what makes working with us so special:

Supportive Team Culture - join a friendly, experienced and collaborative team that values innovation and shared learning.

Flexible Working - we support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working options.

Professional development - access to ongoing training and CPD opportunities.

Meaningful Impact - Every day, your work will help people live fuller, safer and more independent lives.

Community Focussed - be part of a council that is deeply committed to inclusion, equality and improving lives across North Lincolnshire

Ready to make a difference?

If you're an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to join a forward-thinking Council where your skills and compassion will be truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.

For this role you will have Level 3 qualification in a relevant field or equivalent knowledge skills and experience.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Apply today and help shape a better future for adults in North Lincolnshire

Please contact Julie Barlow Occupational Therapist, Lead Officer If you have any questions

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.

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We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Primary Care Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team and service our home patients.
As a valuable member of our healthcare staff, you will play a crucial role in assisting our licensed physical therapists in delivering exceptional care to our patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals recovering from injuries or illnesses.

This position would complete visits in patients' homes thought the designated service area.
This is a full-time, salary-based 12-hr position (7:00AM-7:00PM) (Monday-Sunday; 7days on 7 days off).

The Following Service Area(s) Are Available

• Aiken area

About
We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.

Why Choose a Career at Your Health?
Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do, and we provide the same care for our employees. Here are some of the benefits that are available to our employees.

• Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
• Employer Matched 401K
• Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
• Employer Matched HSA
• Generous PTO Package
• Career Development & Growth Opportunities
• Vehicle Allowance

What Are We Looking For?
Your Health is currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our growing urgent care family. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Primary Care Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team and service our York/Chester, SC patients. As a valuable member of our healthcare staff, you will play a crucial role in assisting our licensed physical therapists in delivering exceptional care to our homebound patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals recovering from injuries or illnesses.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in home health or a similar setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification.

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An opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Occupational Therapy (OT) Team at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. You will be based mainly in the Stroke & Rehabilitation ward, including Frailty unit and Care of the Elderly ward.

You will provide assistance to the Registered OT. In addition you will be allocated a patient caseload where the expectation is to implement and modify existent treatment plans, within your scope of practice, in order to achieve positive outcomes for the patients.

You will be expected to liaise with patients, carers and external sources on a regular basis therefore excellent communication skills are required. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a busy environment and be able to manage your caseload as well as the non clinical departmental duties.

The OT team provides supportive learning environment through regular supervision, training and the appraisal process.

Due to the ever changing healthcare landscape, there may be the requirement to work flexibly across different units and over 7 days. This will be discussed at interview

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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