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Occupational Therapist
Role summary
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The Occupational Therapist will assess patients’ functional needs, develop personalised rehabilitation plans and provide evidence-based therapy to support independence and quality of life. Responsibilities may include clinical assessments, goal setting, treatment delivery, progress reviews, care planning, risk management and working closely with nurses, doctors, families and other professionals. Applicants should hold an approved Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration, with relevant clinical experience or a strong interest in rehabilitation and complex care. The employer will expect compassionate communication, sound clinical judgement, effective record keeping, teamwork, safeguarding awareness and a commitment to person-centred care. A driving licence may be useful depending on the service location.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Active Care Group
Active Care Group is a UK provider of specialist healthcare and rehabilitation services. The organisation supports people with complex physical disabilities, neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries and other long-term care needs across hospitals, residential services and community settings. Its multidisciplinary teams commonly include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, rehabilitation assistants, psychologists and medical professionals. Care is focused on promoting independence, improving daily functioning and helping individuals achieve realistic personal goals. Employees are generally expected to work collaboratively, maintain high clinical standards and contribute to safe, respectful and person-centred services. Active Care Group also provides professional development and training opportunities, although specific benefits, working arrangements and career progression depend on the individual service and vacancy.