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Occupational Therapist in East Midlands

The East Midlands encompasses Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, and Lincoln — cities with established private healthcare sectors and growing independent practice networks. The region offers an attractive combination of competitive salaries, lower cost of living than the South East, and strong career development opportunities. Occupational Therapist demand in the East Midlands has grown as NHS pressures have accelerated the shift toward private care.

About this role

Occupational therapists (OTs) in the UK are HCPC-registered clinicians who help people overcome barriers to daily activities caused by physical or mental health conditions. Private OTs work across paediatric, mental health, neurological, and vocational rehabilitation settings. There are approximately 38,000 registered OTs in the UK.

Regulator Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Typical salary £28,000 – £50,000

Common questions

What qualifications does an Occupational Therapist need?

A BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy from an HCPC-approved programme, followed by HCPC registration.

How much does an OT earn in private practice?

Employed OTs in private settings typically earn £28,000–£50,000. Independent OTs working with medico-legal or complex rehabilitation cases can earn significantly more.

What areas of private practice do OTs work in?

Paediatric OT, neurological rehabilitation, mental health, medico-legal assessment, hand therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and cognitive rehabilitation.