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Berkshire

Occupational Therapy jobs in Reading.

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 Reading market looks like.

Berkshire's Thames Valley providers compete for staff with London employers, which keeps demand steady across acute, community and mental health services. Fast rail into Paddington means many candidates weigh local assignments against central London work.

Major employers in Berkshire

  • —Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Slough · Bracknell · Basingstoke · Wokingham · High Wycombe · Newbury

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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Questions

Occupational Therapy work in Reading, answered.

What occupational therapy jobs are available in Reading?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent occupational therapy roles across Reading and the wider Berkshire 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 Reading?
Major healthcare employers in and around Reading include Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire Hospitals 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 Reading?
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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