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Occupational Therapist in South West
The South West's private healthcare market is anchored by Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and Bournemouth, where independent practices have grown significantly alongside the NHS. The region attracts professionals seeking a better quality of life while maintaining strong private practice earnings. Occupational Therapist roles across the South West have grown steadily, particularly in coastal and market-town locations where NHS provision is limited.
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.
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.
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