Occupational Therapy jobs in Manchester

Welcome to Occupational Therapy Opportunities in Manchester

Manchester is a premier hub for Allied Health Professionals in the North of England. Offering a strategic blend of a vibrant cosmopolitan city with world-class innovation and culture, it provides the perfect backdrop for Occupational Therapists to develop their clinical expertise. With unparalleled transport links across the North, to London, and internationally, it is an ideal location for clinicians seeking a high-quality lifestyle alongside a rewarding professional career.

Manchester 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 Manchester

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) - One of the largest trusts in Europe, providing specialist OT roles at the MRI, Wythenshawe, and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in neurosciences, cardiac rehabilitation, oncology, and complex paediatric OT.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - Delivering specialist acute OT across Salford Royal, Oldham, and Rochdale sites, including major trauma rehabilitation, stroke OT, and integrated community discharge services.

Private Sector and Social Care Roles

Beyond the NHS, Your World provides access to elite private-sector OT roles in independent hospitals, specialist ergonomics and vocational rehabilitation consultancies across Manchester.