Occupational Therapy jobs in Leicester

Welcome to Occupational Therapy Opportunities in Leicester

Leicester is a premier hub for Allied Health Professionals in the East Midlands. Offering a strategic blend of a diverse, vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage, it provides the perfect backdrop for Occupational Therapists to develop their clinical expertise. With excellent transport links to Birmingham, Nottingham, and London, it is an ideal location for clinicians seeking a high-quality lifestyle alongside a rewarding professional career.

Leicester 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 Leicester

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - One of the largest trusts in the UK, managing the Royal Infirmary, General Hospital, and Glenfield, with specialist OT rotations in cardiac rehabilitation, neurology, trauma, and complex discharge planning.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) - Provides community OT, mental health rehabilitation, and specialist older adult services, working closely with local authority social care across Leicestershire and Rutland.

Private Sector and Social Care Roles

Beyond the NHS, Your World provides access to exclusive private-sector OT roles in independent clinics throughout Leicester and the wider East Midlands.