Occupational Therapy jobs in Gloucestershire

Welcome to Occupational Therapy Opportunities in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire is a premier hub for Allied Health Professionals in the South West. Offering a strategic blend of historic Cotswold market towns and the scenic Severn Vale, it provides the perfect backdrop for Occupational Therapists to develop their clinical expertise. With rapid transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, and Oxford, it is an ideal location for clinicians seeking a high-quality lifestyle alongside a rewarding professional career.

Gloucestershire presents a diverse range of Occupational Therapy opportunities across acute hospital settings, community reablement teams, mental health services, and specialist social care. Whether you are a Band 5 looking for rotational experience, a Band 6 specialist in community or mental health OT, or a Lead Occupational Therapist seeking a management challenge, the region offers a wealth of clinical choice.

Key NHS Trusts for Occupational Therapists in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire's healthcare landscape is anchored by major NHS Trusts that prioritise occupation-focused rehabilitation and multidisciplinary teamwork:

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Manages Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals, providing specialist acute OT rotations in trauma, stroke, oncology, and complex discharge planning across the county.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust - Provides community-based OT, mental health rehabilitation, and integrated older adult services, working closely with local authority social care teams across Gloucestershire.

Private Sector and Social Care Roles

Beyond the NHS, Your World provides access to exclusive private-sector OT roles in independent hospitals and specialist community care organisations throughout Gloucestershire.

Living and working in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire is an attractive destination for Occupational Therapists to live and work. It offers a high quality of life, making it a popular choice for clinicians looking to balance a professional career with personal well-being. The area is home to Cheltenham's Regency architecture, the Forest of Dean, and the Cotswolds, providing plenty of opportunity for leisure, exploration, and a fulfilling life outside of work.

Healthcare professionals in Gloucestershire benefit from:

A supportive professional environment with excellent integrated community and acute OT services.

A high quality of life with access to beautiful Cotswold countryside.

Good transport links to Bristol and Birmingham.

Specialist clinical networks across acute, community, and social care OT.

Many regional NHS trusts also offer relocation support for Occupational Therapists.

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Why Work as an Occupational Therapist in Gloucestershire?

A career in Occupational Therapy in Gloucestershire offers an excellent blend of acute clinical challenge and strong community OT practice. With well-established integrated health and social care services and a beautiful county setting, Gloucestershire is an outstanding choice for OTs seeking professional fulfilment alongside an enviable quality of life.

Take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career today — browse our latest vacancies and find the perfect role in Gloucestershire.