Greater Manchester
Occupational Therapy jobs in Manchester.
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 Manchester market looks like.
Greater Manchester operates one of the largest integrated care systems in England, and its scale means assignments frequently span multiple sites under a single trust. Devolved health and social care commissioning has also pushed a lot of demand into community, discharge and reablement teams rather than acute wards alone.
Major employers in Greater Manchester
- —Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- —Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- —Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- —The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Also covering
Salford · Stockport · Oldham · Bolton · Wigan · Trafford · Rochdale
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 Manchester
- Life SciencesBiopharmaceuticals
Validation and Compliance Specialist
Validation and Compliance Specialist required for a permanent role based in Manchester. This position involves overseeing quality compliance and validation protocols within a busy biopharmaceuticals environment. The successful candidate will ensure all processes meet strict industry regulations while supporting ongoing facility improvements.
Manchester£50,000 to £70,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareBiomedical Science
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Occupational Therapist required for an immediate Locum position within a dedicated clinical environment. This role focuses on delivering specialised rehabilitative interventions and personalised care pathways for individuals managing complex psychological needs. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and therapeutic engagement.
Manchester£20 to £35 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - Social Care
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist required for a locum position focused on enhancing independence for adult service users within a community setting. This rewarding role involves conducting detailed functional evaluations and coordinating complex equipment installations to improve daily living standards. You will act as a vital link between statutory services and local residents, ensuring high-quality outcomes through expert clinical advice.
Greater Manchester£30 - £35 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcarePhysiotherapy
Locum First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist
Locum First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist required for an immediate start. This flexible position involves managing complex musculoskeletal presentations and leading patient pathways within a fast-paced clinical setting. You will deliver expert care, ensuring every individual receives a precise diagnosis and effective rehabilitation strategy from their very first appointment.
Manchester£28 to £32 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE →
Questions
Occupational Therapy work in Manchester, answered.
- What occupational therapy jobs are available in Manchester?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester 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 Manchester?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Manchester include Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie 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 Manchester?
- 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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