Merseyside

Occupational Therapy jobs in Liverpool.

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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New Liverpool vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching occupational therapy role opens in Merseyside.

Hiring in Liverpool

What the Liverpool market looks like.

Liverpool hosts several national and regional specialist centres alongside its main acute group, including dedicated children's, neuroscience and heart and chest services. The Mersey and Cheshire corridor is well connected, so assignments in Wirral, St Helens and Warrington are regularly covered from the city.

Major employers in Merseyside

  • Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  • Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Wirral · St Helens · Southport · Warrington · Widnes · Runcorn · Chester

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 Liverpool, answered.

What occupational therapy jobs are available in Liverpool?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Liverpool and the wider Merseyside 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 Liverpool?
Major healthcare employers in and around Liverpool include Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, The Walton Centre 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 Liverpool?
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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