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Occupational Therapist in West Midlands
Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city and the commercial heart of the West Midlands private healthcare market. The region also includes Coventry, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent, all of which have active independent clinical sectors. Occupational Therapist roles in the West Midlands are served by a mix of single-site independents and multi-site private healthcare groups, offering candidates a range of practice environments.
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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