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Occupational therapist jobs in Northern Ireland.
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Occupational therapists in Northern Ireland work across HSCNI trust services, community teams and the independent sector, supporting people to maintain independence at home, at work or in rehabilitation.
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What you need
- HCPC registration for dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists
- NISCC registration for relevant social care roles, where the post requires it
- NMC registration for nursing posts
- An enhanced Access NI disclosure for regulated roles working with children or vulnerable adults
- Relevant qualifications and, for some posts, a full driving licence for community-based work
Role families
- Dietitian and dietetic assistant
- Physiotherapist and physiotherapy assistant
- Occupational therapist and OT assistant
- Speech and language therapist
- Healthcare assistant and auxiliary nurse
- Care assistant and support worker
How to register
Apply directly to any live role above, or register your CV once and the local team will match you against new vacancies as they come in. Temporary and agency workers are paid weekly through our PAYE payroll with holiday pay and pension auto-enrolment.
Allied Health jobs: common questions
- How many Occupational Therapy jobs are live right now?
- There are currently 0 live roles matching occupational therapy on this page. New vacancies are added daily.
- Do I need to be HCPC registered to work as a dietitian, physiotherapist or occupational therapist in Northern Ireland?
- Yes. Dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to use a protected title and practise in the UK, including Northern Ireland.
- What registration do healthcare assistant and care assistant roles need?
- Many care and support roles in Northern Ireland require registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), depending on the setting and employer. An enhanced Access NI disclosure is also required for roles working with children or vulnerable adults.
- Who are the main employers for allied health roles in Northern Ireland?
- The five Health and Social Care (HSC) trusts, Belfast, Northern, South Eastern, Southern and Western, are the largest employers of allied health professionals in Northern Ireland, alongside independent healthcare and social care providers.
- Are allied health jobs paid on Agenda for Change bands?
- HSC trust posts are typically paid on Agenda for Change bands, which set nationally agreed pay scales for NHS and HSC roles. Independent sector employers set their own pay and terms.
- Which allied health professions does Rutledge recruit for?
- We recruit for dietitian, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy roles, as well as healthcare assistant, auxiliary nurse, care assistant and support worker positions across Northern Ireland.
- How do I apply for allied health jobs with Rutledge?
- Browse live roles on this page and apply directly, or register your CV with your registration body, PIN or membership number so the team can match you against new vacancies as they arise.
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