What occupational therapy jobs are available in Portsmouth?

Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire 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 Portsmouth?

Major healthcare employers in and around Portsmouth include Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Solent NHS Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS 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 Portsmouth?

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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Occupational Therapy jobs in Portsmouth.

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 Portsmouth market looks like.

Queen Alexandra Hospital is a single large acute site serving Portsmouth and south east Hampshire, so departmental pressure translates quickly into locum requests. Community and mental health work runs across a wide coastal patch, and some services link to the Isle of Wight.

Major employers in Hampshire

—Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
—Solent NHS Trust
—Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
—Isle of Wight NHS Trust

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Fareham · Gosport · Havant · Chichester · Waterlooville · Isle of Wight

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

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What occupational therapy jobs are available in Portsmouth?: Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire 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 Portsmouth?: Major healthcare employers in and around Portsmouth include Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Solent NHS Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS 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 Portsmouth?: 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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