How do I hire locum or temporary occupational therapists through Actionus?

Send us the role, location, dates and engagement type. We confirm what is achievable, shortlist compliant occupational therapists and book them once you approve, with hours recorded through weekly online timesheets.

Can Actionus recruit permanent and interim occupational therapists?

Yes. We recruit occupational therapy staff on locum, temporary, interim and permanent terms, and temporary assignments can convert to permanent on agreed terms.

What checks are completed before occupational therapists start?

Professional registration where it applies, right to work, identity, the correct level of DBS, references and role-specific training evidence. The compliance pack is shared with you before the assignment begins.

Do you work across the whole of the UK?

Yes. Actionus recruits nationally across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in Ireland, so you work with one agency wherever the vacancy sits.

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Occupational Therapy recruitment agency.

Hire locum, temporary, interim and permanent occupational therapists with Actionus. 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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How you can hire

Locum, temporary, interim or permanent.

Locum occupational therapists

Short-notice and planned locum occupational therapists to cover rota gaps, sickness, leave and backlogs, booked on your framework or direct engagement terms where they apply.

Temporary occupational therapists

Temporary occupational therapists for seasonal pressure, projects and fixed blocks of work, with weekly online timesheets approved by your manager.

Interim occupational therapists

Interim occupational therapists and senior leads to hold a service, cover a vacant post or deliver a change programme while you recruit permanently.

Permanent occupational therapists

Permanent occupational therapists sourced, screened and shortlisted against your brief, with interviews arranged and offers managed through to start.

Compliance checked before the first shift

•HCPC registration
•Enhanced DBS or PVG, with update service checks
•Right to work and identity verification
•References covering recent clinical employment
•Occupational health and immunisation clearance
•Mandatory training evidence

Settings we supply

•Hospital discharge teams
•Local authority social care
•Mental health services
•Paediatrics and schools

Specialities

Discharge to assess, Community, Mental health, Paediatrics, Neurological rehabilitation

Live occupational therapy roles

Roles we are working on now.

HealthcareOccupational Therapy
Neuro Physiotherapist
A Neuro Physiotherapist role is available on a Locum basis for a dedicated professional looking to excel in a clinical setting. This position involves managing complex neurological cases while delivering high-quality rehabilitation within a fast-paced environment. Joining Actionus means gaining a partner committed to your career growth, offering exclusive access to premium roles and a supportive, transparent recruitment journey tailored to your needs.
Birmingham£32 to £35 per hourLocum
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Questions

Hiring occupational therapists, answered.

How do I hire locum or temporary occupational therapists through Actionus?: Send us the role, location, dates and engagement type. We confirm what is achievable, shortlist compliant occupational therapists and book them once you approve, with hours recorded through weekly online timesheets.
Can Actionus recruit permanent and interim occupational therapists?: Yes. We recruit occupational therapy staff on locum, temporary, interim and permanent terms, and temporary assignments can convert to permanent on agreed terms.
What checks are completed before occupational therapists start?: Professional registration where it applies, right to work, identity, the correct level of DBS, references and role-specific training evidence. The compliance pack is shared with you before the assignment begins.
Do you work across the whole of the UK?: Yes. Actionus recruits nationally across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in Ireland, so you work with one agency wherever the vacancy sits.

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