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Occupational Therapy jobs in Colchester.
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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What the Colchester market looks like.
North Essex demand centres on Colchester Hospital plus a broad community footprint reaching the Tendring coast, where deprivation and an older population increase caseload complexity. Many bookings pair acute cover with community clinics under the same trust.
Major employers in Essex
- —East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- —Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- —Essex County Council adult social care
- —Provide Community Interest Company
Also covering
Clacton-on-Sea · Ipswich · Braintree · Witham · Harwich · Sudbury
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 Colchester
- EducationSpeech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapist
This Speech and Language Therapist role is a permanent position based in London, specialising in support for pupils with complex SEMH needs. You will deliver high-quality therapeutic provision within an independent special school environment, working collaboratively with teachers to implement a relationships-first approach. The successful candidate will facilitate both individual and group therapy sessions while supporting families and external professionals.
Essex£44,000 to £60,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareAnatomical Pathology and Mortuary
Locum Mortuary Technician
Locum Mortuary Technician needed for a full-time contract role starting immediately. This position involves managing anatomical pathology records and coordinating sensitive bereavement services within a busy departmental environment. You will be joining a dedicated team focused on maintaining the highest standards of dignity and clinical governance for all deceased patients.
Ipswich£10 to £20 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE →
Questions
Occupational Therapy work in Colchester, answered.
- What occupational therapy jobs are available in Colchester?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Colchester and the wider Essex 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 Colchester?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Colchester include East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Essex County Council adult social care, Provide Community Interest Company, 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 Colchester?
- 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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