Actionus

County Down

Occupational Therapy jobs in Newry.

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 Newry

What the Newry market looks like.

Daisy Hill serves southern Down and south Armagh and has relied on temporary medical and nursing cover to sustain services. The border location means some candidates also work in the Republic, where registration and payroll arrangements differ.

Major employers in County Down

  • —Southern Health and Social Care Trust
  • —Daisy Hill Hospital services
  • —Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
  • —South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Also covering

Banbridge · Armagh · Downpatrick · Dundalk · Craigavon · Warrenpoint

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 Newry, answered.

What occupational therapy jobs are available in Newry?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Newry and the wider County Down 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 Newry?
Major healthcare employers in and around Newry include Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Daisy Hill Hospital services, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, South Eastern 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 Newry?
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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