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Occupational therapist NHS jobs: Band pay and where to look
HCPC-registered OT roles in acute, community and social care — with Band 5–7 salary context for UK jobseekers.
Occupational therapists support discharge planning, rehabilitation and independent living across NHS trusts, community teams and social care. HCPC registration is non-negotiable for clinical roles.
Band 5 newly qualified OTs through Band 6–7 specialists see structured Agenda for Change pay. Private and locum markets vary — insist on the figure before interview.
Long-tail searches like 'occupational therapist jobs Manchester' convert when landing pages and JobPosting schema are in place. Recruitment Site publishes city and role pages with salary transparency.
Employers hiring OTs avoid agency markups with flat-fee unlimited posts, while candidates apply free against verified listings.