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Description
Priory Hospital East Midlands are recruiting an Occupational Therapist on our Acute and PICU ward.
£24,999 - £30,432 Depending on Experience
Part Time - 30 Hours

Priory Hospital East Midlands has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Priory Hospital East Midlands, located between Nottingham and Mansfield, is a specialist acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult females. It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station nearby and a bus stop just outside the hospital providing links to Annesley, Hucknall and Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
What you'll be doing
You will join the team on the Acute and PICU ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient's rehabilitation / progress.
• Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Occupational Therapist- Harrow

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Band: 6

Location: Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ

Contract Type: Locum

Fantastic opportunity for a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to support our team at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team working within the Medical and Surgical wards at Northwick Park Hospital.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking an Occupational Therapist with:

• HCPC registration.

• UK-recognised occupational therapy diploma/degree.

• Minimum one year of relevant NHS experience, ideally inpatient

Benefits:

• Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday).

• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).

• Block book shifts in advance, so you can plan work in advance.

• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist seeking a locum role apply today - any questions please email (url removed)

How to Apply:

Please use the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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Occupational Therapist Band 7

Location: Sevenoaks
Hours: 30 hours per week, 4 days, term time only
Start Date: November 2026

We are working on behalf of a specialist SEMH school to recruit an experienced and dedicated Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join their onsite multidisciplinary therapy team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people and who enjoys working in a challenging, supportive and highly collaborative environment.

The Role

Working as an integrated member of the school's therapeutic provision, you will provide specialist occupational therapy support to students aged approximately 9 19 years.

You will work alongside an established multidisciplinary team, including professionals from Speech and Language Therapy, Play Therapy, Clinical Psychology and Occupational Therapy, taking a holistic approach to supporting each student's individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Producing professional reports and recommendations.
• Developing and delivering individualised therapy programmes.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance to staff.
• Delivering training to support the wider school team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across education and therapy.
• Supporting students with their emotional, social and functional development.
• Helping students develop independence and essential life skills.
• Contributing to a therapeutic approach focused on positive outcomes and preparation for adulthood.

The school places significant emphasis on life skills, social development and emotional wellbeing alongside academic achievement, with the ultimate aim of helping students progress, develop resilience and, where appropriate, reintegrate into mainstream education.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Be a member of RCOT.
• Have experience working with children and/or young people, ideally aged 9 19.
• Have a strong understanding of SEMH needs.
• Be confident carrying out assessments and developing appropriate therapeutic programmes.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be solution-focused, adaptable and resourceful.
• Be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.

Previous experience within a specialist education, therapeutic or SEMH environment would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a supportive working environment with a strong focus on professional development, alongside:

• Term-time-only working.
• Payment of professional membership fees.
• Free lunches.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Charity discount scheme.
• Summer and Christmas social events.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to onsite swimming facilities.
• Excellent internal and external training opportunities.

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where your clinical expertise can have a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, we would be keen to hear from you.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Occupational Therapy Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will be responsible for managing your own patient caseload, carrying out assessments, planning and delivering appropriate interventions, and evaluating outcomes within a clinical team or group setting. You will use your professional knowledge to develop problem lists and goal-focused treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation in line with departmental requirements, while working under the guidance of Senior Occupational Therapists and supporting ongoing professional and service development.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for supporting Senior Occupational Therapy staff with the development of new procedures and evidence-based approaches. You will be responsible for applying guidance from senior therapy staff to strengthen your clinical skills and knowledge. You will be responsible for ensuring patient-related records are comprehensive, accurate and evaluative, in accordance with professional, legal, departmental and Trust requirements. You will also be responsible for sharing relevant information with patients, colleagues, relatives and other service providers through appropriate written and verbal communication. The role will require you to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, using effective persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance skills when required.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• To demonstrate appropriate communication strategies when supporting patients, carers and colleagues where barriers may be present, including language differences, the use of interpreters, environmental noise or limited privacy.
• To carry out safe manual handling of patients and equipment following appropriate training, while applying organisational policies and procedures to minimise risk during patient-related activities.
• To carry out practical therapeutic techniques such as patient transfers, passive joint movements and splint fabrication, ensuring interventions are undertaken safely and within the required level of competence.
• To oversee the appropriate use and availability of Occupational Therapy equipment, including providing instruction, training and supervision to colleagues to promote safe and effective equipment use.
• To contribute to the education and development of staff and students through supervision, delegated activities, clinical teaching, tutorials and participation in relevant departmental learning opportunities.
• To support effective service delivery through discharge planning, quality assurance activities, data collection, audit participation, continuing professional development, performance review and adherence to health and safety requirements.

Person Specifications & Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Previous NHS Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience in Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O).
• Commitment to continuing professional development; access to a car desirable for community work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

NHS Professionals Limited

Location

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Stoke Mandeville Hospital,
Mandeville Road, AYLESBURY, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom

Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Integrated Community Team - Highlands, Scotland

Temporary Staffing Agency (TSA) is recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join an NHS Integrated Community Team in the Highlands, Scotland on a locum basis.

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing

Rate: 32
Location: Highlands, Scotland
Working Pattern: Full Time

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Occupational Therapist to work within an Integrated Community Team, delivering high-quality, community-based rehabilitation and support services across the Highlands.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, carrying out occupational therapy assessments, care planning, and intervention within patients' homes and community settings. You will play a key role in supporting individuals to maximise their independence, safety, and quality of life.

The role will also involve providing guidance and support to non-registered staff, contributing to the effective delivery of community services and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Previous experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Experience working within community-based services
• Strong assessment, rehabilitation, and care planning skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Experience supporting and supervising non-registered staff
• Excellent communication, organisational, and documentation skills
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Access to a car is desirable due to the geographical nature of the area
• Muct be willing to have a PVG processed
• Must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the assignment

Additional Information

• This role covers a large geographical area within the Highlands.
• Hospital Accommodation is not available, although guidance to local accommodation contacts can be provided if required.

Apply

For more information or to apply, please submit your details now.

About the Role

An independent special school in West Drayton, West London is looking for a passionate, proactive and highly skilled Specialist/Advanced Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7 equivalent) with a strong interest in Sensory Integration (SI), or proven experience in this area, to join its supportive multidisciplinary therapy team.

You will work alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants to provide high-quality, evidence-based support to children and young people with complex needs.

• Provide effective leadership, support and high-quality clinical supervision to members of the Occupational Therapy team.
• Take responsibility for the operational delivery and clinical governance of the Occupational Therapy service.
• Assist with effective allocation of resources to ensure the therapy team has maximum impact.
• Mentor and develop junior Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants, supporting their ongoing professional growth.

• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex neurodevelopmental needs.
• Complete evidence-based Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration assessments and interventions.
• Apply strong clinical reasoning to develop holistic student profiles, recommend environmental adaptations and support the development of functional life skills.
• Ensure clinical recommendations are translated into practical strategies that school staff can confidently implement within the classroom and wider school environment.

The successful candidate will be:

• An experienced mentor with a proven ability to supervise, support and develop junior colleagues and Therapy Assistants.
• A confident practitioner with strong clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of Sensory Integration, with the ability to turn complex clinical recommendations into practical strategies for the classroom.
• Adaptable, resilient and confident working within a busy and evolving educational setting.
• Interested in or experienced with Sensory Integration, ideally with relevant postgraduate training, CPD certification or demonstrable specialist knowledge.

• A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience working at Band 6 equivalent level with children and young people with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex neurodevelopmental needs.
• Demonstrable experience providing clinical supervision, line management or mentorship to junior staff or Therapy Assistants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing high-quality clinical advice, reports and recommendations for EHCPs and annual reviews.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Description
Priory Hospital East Midlands are recruiting an Occupational Therapist on our Acute and PICU ward.
£24,999 - £30,432 Depending on Experience
Part Time - 30 Hours

Priory Hospital East Midlands has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Priory Hospital East Midlands, located between Nottingham and Mansfield, is a specialist acute and psychiatric intens click apply for full job details

Your World is currently looking to place a Band 6 or 7 Acute Occupational Therapist with UK experience into a locum role in Liverpool.

Based in a fantastic Hospital in Liverpool, this position is ideal for an OT who needs a new challenge and wants to take their career to the next step. This position comes with the added bonus of working alongside an experienced team of healthcare professionals.
Are you the right OT?
The ideal candidate for this role will have plenty of experience in UK Occupational Therapy positions and the desire to progress their career even further. You must possess a confident but friendly nature, plus the ability to work with patients from a range of age groups and backgrounds. As your patients will have different requirements, you must be willing to adapt your methods to match their specific needs. You must be highly organised and motivated to achieve the best outcome for your patients.
Requirements

• Full OT qualifications
  
• HCPC registration
  
• UK Occupational Therapy experience
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  

This role has a starting salary of 43,633 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team, providing professional occupational therapy to children, young people and families living in Surrey.

The post is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate but is a community-based hybrid role which involves visiting children in their homes, working from home and using Surrey County Council offices as required.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time hours) plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

As a Children's Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping children and young people with disabilities to be safer, more independent, and more fully included in family, school, and community life. Through specialist assessment, equipment provision and environmental adaptations, you will help remove barriers, create practical solutions, and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and their families.

The Children with Disabilities Occupational Therapy Service is a well-established, supportive and highly experienced team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants with expertise in complex disability, specialist equipment, housing adaptations and children's social care practice.

In this role, you will hold a caseload of children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. Through specialist occupational therapy assessments, you will identify barriers to participation, independence and family wellbeing, recommending interventions that support children to achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a broad and varied range of practice, including specialist equipment provision, moving and handling, minor and major adaptations, housing projects and multi-agency working. This role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise within children's social care occupational therapy while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across Surrey.

Your key responsibilities as a Children's Occupational Therapist will include:

• Completing occupational therapy assessments.
• Identifying barriers to participation, independence and family wellbeing.
• Recommending and reviewing specialist equipment.
• Assessing minor and major adaptations.
• Completing proportionate risk assessments.
• Working closely with children, families, schools, health services, housing providers and other professionals.
• Contributing to person-centred plans that improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Recording clear, evidence-based professional reasoning and recommendations.

You will receive regular supervision from a Senior Occupational Therapist and have access to learning and development opportunities that support creativity, innovation and continuous professional growth.

As part of an upcoming service restructure, the Occupational Therapy Service will transition into the Families First Partnership Programme management structure, working alongside the Children with Disabilities Social Work Team. This position will sit within the East Surrey Children with Disabilities Occupational Therapy Service.

Developing Your Career With Us

We are committed to supporting Occupational Therapists at every stage of their professional journey.

Whether you are newly qualified or looking to expand your experience in children's services, you will benefit from a structured induction programme, regular professional supervision and access to a broad range of learning and development opportunities. Working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and Assistants, you will be supported to build confidence, develop specialist expertise and progress your career.

Newly qualified Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply. We offer a supportive preceptorship experience with protected development time, regular supervision, opportunities to shadow experienced colleagues and a gradual increase in caseload complexity. This enables you to develop your knowledge and confidence within children's social care practice while receiving the support you need to succeed.

You will gain experience across specialist equipment provision, moving and handling, major and minor adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grant-funded projects, safeguarding and complex multidisciplinary working. Our aim is to help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to build a rewarding and successful career within an experienced and supportive team.

Your Application

Previous experience within children's occupational therapy is welcomed but is not essential. We also encourage applications from Occupational Therapists with transferable skills and experience gained in adult services, health, education, community or other social care settings.

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills:

• A degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to working collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently with appropriate support

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.

If you are passionate about helping children and young people with disabilities achieve greater independence and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01.11.2026 with interviews planned to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Your World is currently looking to place a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with UK experience into a locum role in Bedford.

Based in a fantastic Hospitals in Bedford, this position is ideal for an OT who needs a new challenge and wants to take their career to the next step. This position comes with the added bonus of working alongside an experienced team of healthcare professionals.
Are you the right OT?
The ideal candidate for this role will have plenty of experience in UK Occupational Therapy positions and the desire to progress their career even further. You must possess a confident but friendly nature, plus the ability to work with patients from a range of age groups and backgrounds. As your patients will have different requirements, you must be willing to adapt your methods to match their specific needs. You must be highly organised and motivated to achieve the best outcome for your patients.
Requirements

• Full OT qualifications
  
• HCPC registration
  
• UK Occupational Therapy experience
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication