Derbyshire

Occupational Therapy jobs in Derby.

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 Derby

What the Derby market looks like.

Derby's acute trust spans sites across Derbyshire and into Staffordshire, so travel expectations are set at trust level rather than by hospital. A strong community services provider means a lot of non-acute therapy and nursing work sits outside the main hospitals.

Major employers in Derbyshire

  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
  • Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
  • Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Burton upon Trent · Chesterfield · Nottingham · Ilkeston · Ashbourne · Long Eaton

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

Questions

Occupational Therapy work in Derby, answered.

What occupational therapy jobs are available in Derby?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Derby and the wider Derbyshire 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 Derby?
Major healthcare employers in and around Derby include University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation 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 Derby?
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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