Occupational Therapists (OTs) help people regain or maintain independence in daily activities such as washing, dressing, cooking, working, parenting and participating in hobbies.
The day‐to‐day work includes:
One‐to‐one functional assessments
Home visits to assess needs for adaptations or assistive equipment
Prescription of equipment and structured activity programmes
Collaboration with physiotherapists, nurses, social workers and other multidisciplinary teams
OTs work across acute hospitals, community rehabilitation teams, mental health services, paediatric settings, schools, prisons and private practice.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and rehabilitate physical, cognitive and mental‐health barriers to daily life
Prescribe equipment, home adaptations and meaningful activity programmes
Specialise in hand therapy, neuro‐rehabilitation, paediatrics, mental health or community OT
Work across NHS, social care, schools, mental health trusts and private practice settings
UK Salary Ranges
UK Occupational Therapists are paid on the NHS Agenda for Change bands. Newly qualified OTs start at Band 5 and can progress to Band 6 specialist roles within 2–3 years. Senior clinical and consultant OT roles sit at Bands 7 and 8.
Band 6 – Senior / Specialist OT
Band 7 – Clinical Specialist / Team Lead
Band 8 – Consultant OT / OT Manager
London weighting adds £4,300 (Inner), £3,700 (Outer) and £1,200 (Fringe) on top of NHS base pay. Private hand therapy and paediatric OT in London and the South‐East may pay 10–25 % above NHS rates.
Important Skills
Person‐centred and goal‐focused practice
Empathy and motivational interviewing
Creativity in finding meaningful activity solutions
Teamwork across multidisciplinary teams
Reflective practice and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
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Contact Details:
Academy Education Network Ltd Recruitment Team
