Occupational Therapist Jobs in the United Kingdom
Exemplar Health Care
£34000 YEAR
Birmingham, MID
About the roleOur Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions.
Exemplar Health Care
£40000 YEAR
Leeds, Yorkshire
About the roleOur Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities. You’ll lead and supervise Junior Therapists or Therapy Assistants across the homes you support to ensure delivery of evidence-based, high quality therapy and rehabilitation.
Exemplar Health Care
£40000 YEAR
Sunderland, TT
About the roleOur Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions.
Exemplar Health Care
£40000 YEAR
Newcastle upon Tyne, TT
About the roleOur Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions.
Exemplar Health Care
£40000 YEAR
Stockton-on-Tees, TT
About the roleOur Occupational Therapists provide specialist assessments, clinical diagnoses and interventions to help people overcome the challenges they face with completing everyday tasks and activities. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: working alongside the people we support, their loved ones and professionals to develop and deliver person-centred occupational therapy interventions.
Witherslack Group
tonbridge, Southern
Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively within our schools and children’s homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.
Witherslack Group
maidstone, Southern
Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively within our schools and children’s homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.
Witherslack Group
Tonbridge, Southern
Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively within our schools and children’s homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.
Witherslack Group
Tonbridge, Southern
Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively within our schools and children’s homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.
Outcomes First Group
Crawley, Southern
In the role you would be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives - ensuring they are safe, comfortable and their occupational and sensory needs supported throughout their day. We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance in the first year to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
Outcomes First Group
Egginton, MID
In the role you would be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives - ensuring they are safe, comfortable and their occupational and sensory needs supported throughout their day. We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance in the first year to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
Outcomes First Group
Horsham, Southern
In the role you would be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives - ensuring they are safe, comfortable and their occupational and sensory needs supported throughout their day. We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance in the first year to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
Outcomes First Group
Luton, HC
The post holder will progress the OT specific therapeutic services where the needs of individuals vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
Outcomes First Group
Redruth, SW
The post holder will progress the OT specific therapeutic services where the needs of individuals vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
Outcomes First Group
Truro, SW
The post holder will progress the OT specific therapeutic services where the needs of individuals vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
Outcomes First Group
Stowmarket, ANGL
A significant element of this role will be working alongside the onsite clinical team to continue to develop the clinical service provision, including providing support and training to staff and parents. We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Teams based at Wetheringsett Manor School, in Stowmarket, to work as a key integrated member of our clinical teams.
Essex County Council
£37185 - £50081 YEAR
Chelmsford, HC
Being creative in developing the services provided by Housing by working with local and district councils to provide the best possible solutions for those adults and children who have the greatest need thereby reducing the length of time spent in hospital, hospice of residential/ nursing care. This post will provide the opportunity to work with adults and children with life-limiting conditions and life-altering injuries to prevent formal care placements where their home environment is not currently suited to their assessed needs.
4Leisure Recruitment Ltd
£13.25 - £17.25 HOUR
Sutton Coldfield, MID
A successful TMC therapist is passionate about bringing high-quality massage to the mainstream, transforming it from the occasional or a treat to a routine and vital part of a better and balanced life for our customers. Willingness to learn more advanced techniques from our TMC Certified training programme, which is specifically designed to protect your joints from excessive pressures and extend your working career.
Occupational Therapist Jobs Overview
Occupational therapists help make a significant difference in people's quality of life, allowing them to live as independently as possible. They play a substantial and rewarding role in the UK's social care sector, helping to enrich the lives of others while developing meaningful relationships. Professionals employed in occupational therapist jobs work with vulnerable individuals of all ages who have difficulties performing daily activities due to a disability, trauma, sickness, ageing, or other chronic conditions.
Occupational therapists create individualised therapy programmes and suggest ways to modify the patient's environment to make life more manageable. If you are compassionate, a creative problem-solver, and enjoy working with people, then a career as an occupational therapist could be an excellent fit for you. Demand for healthcare and social care jobs in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) is increasing significantly, making now the perfect time to begin your job hunt.
A job in occupational therapy can offer you an ideal entry point for a lucrative career in the healthcare sector, with opportunities for professional advancement. With the proper training and experience, you could progress into high-paying specialised areas such as paediatrics, mental health, or education.
In this role, you'll typically work with a range of individuals who have varied requirements. You'll need to have a clear understanding of each patient's lifestyle so that you can implement the most suitable treatment plan.
Typical occupational therapist job duties may include:
- helping patients with learning disabilities to live independently
- encouraging patients with depression to take up a hobby or activity
- supporting patients to manage permanent physical disabilities
- assisting with specialist equipment to help with daily activities
- keeping up-to-date written and electronic records
- planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans
- organising support and rehabilitation groups for carers and clients
As a full-time occupational therapist working in an NHS hospital or facility, you will usually work 37.5 hours per week. Still, you may have to be flexible over a seven-day period. If you choose to work for a private employer, you may have to work evenings and weekends to suit a client's needs. You could also work in clinics, GP practises, prisons, nursing homes, schools, or private homes.
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Education and Skills for Occupational Therapist Jobs
There are a few different routes to take to start your career as an occupational therapist:
- study for a degree in occupational therapy, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC.) If you have a related degree such as health science or psychology, you may be able to enter a two-year accelerated postgraduate programme.
- earn a degree apprenticeship in occupational therapy, where you will combine workplace learning and academic study with an approved university and a partner organisation such as the NHS.
- work experience where you will start as a support worker or assistant and study for a part-time, approved degree with your employer's support.
- volunteer in a healthcare or social care setting or a charitable organisation. This may help you before applying for training and will look great on your CV.
Each of these avenues will have its own entry requirements, but you will generally be required to have some GCSEs, including English and maths. To start practising as an occupational therapist, you must first register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC.) You will also need to pass an enhanced background check to work with children, young adults, and vulnerable groups.
Occupational therapist jobs require essential healthcare skills such as:
- compassion and empathy
- problem-solving
- interpersonal skills
- excellent communication
- active listening and counselling skills
- enthusiasm and patience
- computer literacy
Update Your Occupational Therapist CV
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Remember to highlight your problem-solving and people skills, as this is what hiring managers will be looking for. Consider real-life situations and experiences where you positively impacted someone's life or took the initiative in a stressful situation. Monster has some excellent CV advice and templates along with cover letter tips to get you one step closer to landing your next interview.
Interviewing for Occupational Therapist Jobs
An interview for this job role may be categorised by technical, experiential, and personality-based questions. A hiring manager will want to know what personal qualities you bring to the role and your strengths and motivations. You may be asked how you have dealt with a stressful incident at work or what you would do in an emergency. Remember to select relevant examples to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. For more advice, read our articles on interview preparation and give yourself a winning chance to land the job.
How Much Does an Occupational Therapist Job Pay?
Your salary is determined by your experience and credentials and will vary regionally, with wages usually highest in Greater London. Your pay will also differ between the NHS and private sectors. Under the Agenda for Change NHS pay scales, occupational therapists will typically start on Band 5 and will make an average salary of between £25,654 and £31,533 per year.
With training and experience, you could progress to a senior occupational therapist or specialist position such as mental health, elderly care, or stroke rehabilitation. These advanced roles fall into bands 6, 7 and 8 and can pay up to £53,218. The NHS may offer benefit packages including pension schemes, health service discounts, and annual leave days.
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