Northern Ireland
Occupational Therapy jobs in Belfast.
Occupational therapy vacancies span hospital discharge teams, social care, mental health services and paediatrics, and demand is closely tied to discharge-to-assess and reablement pressure. Actionus works with HCPC registered occupational therapists on locum, contract and permanent assignments across health and local authority settings.
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Hiring in Belfast
What the Belfast market looks like.
Northern Ireland runs integrated health and social care trusts, so many posts combine hospital and community responsibilities under one employer. Registration is with the relevant UK regulator plus NISCC where social care duties apply, and AccessNI replaces DBS checks.
Major employers in Northern Ireland
- —Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
- —South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
- —Northern Health and Social Care Trust
- —Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Also covering
Lisburn · Newtownabbey · Bangor · Antrim · Craigavon · Downpatrick
Typical settings
- Hospital discharge teams
- Local authority social care
- Mental health services
- Paediatrics and schools
Common specialities
- Discharge to assess
- Community
- Mental health
- Paediatrics
- Neurological rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy elsewhere in the UK
- EducationOccupational Therapy
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Our client is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a role based in South London. Joining a multidisciplinary team within a school, you will support children and young people with complex needs, including autism and profound learning disabilities. This role offers flexible working options including part-time hours and term-time-only contracts.
Greater London£26 to £34 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareOccupational Therapy
Locum Paediatric Occupational Therapist
We are seeking a dedicated Locum Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic healthcare team on a temporary basis. This locum position involves providing specialised therapy services to paediatric patients to help children develop essential life skills and improve their overall well-being within a collaborative clinical environment.
Greater London£26 to £34 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE →
Other roles in Belfast
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Specialist Podiatrist
An experienced Podiatrist is required for a permanent role in Belfast. This position offers flexible working hours within a well-established private practice, allowing you to develop specialist interests in areas such as MSK, diabetes, or nail surgery. Joining a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will focus on high-quality clinical care with full administrative backing.
Belfast£44,000 to £50,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcarePodiatry
Podiatry Assistant Practitioner
This Podiatry Assistant Practitioner role offers a permanent position in a well-established Belfast clinic. You will manage a defined clinical caseload under the supervision of an HCPC registered podiatrist, providing essential foot health assessments and treatments. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to develop clinical skills within a patient-centred podiatry service.
Belfast£24,000 to £28,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcarePodiatry
Podiatrist
This Podiatrist role in Belfast offers a permanent position within a well-established clinic for both full-time and part-time applicants. You will join an experienced multidisciplinary team providing patient-centred care while receiving full administrative support and dedicated time for continuing professional development.
Belfast£32,000 to £45,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcarePodiatry
Foot Health Practitioner
Foot Health Practitioner required for an established clinic in Belfast offering permanent full-time or part-time hours. You will join a professional clinical team providing high-quality routine foot care, supported by experienced podiatrists and structured professional development. This role is ideal for a caring practitioner looking to build a career within a well-established podiatry environment.
Belfast£28,000 to £34,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcarePodiatry
Podiatrist
An opportunity has arisen for a Podiatrist to join a team in Bangor, Northern Ireland on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will deliver high quality foot health services to patients within the local area. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional seeking a stable long-term position in a clinical setting.
Bangor£40,000 to £50,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE →
Questions
Occupational Therapy work in Belfast, answered.
- What occupational therapy jobs are available in Belfast?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Belfast and the wider Northern Ireland area, including hospital discharge teams, local authority social care, mental health services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire occupational therapists in Belfast?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Belfast include Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
- What registration do I need to work as a occupational therapy professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Belfast?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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