538 jobs in the UK have Occupational Therapist in the title, from 174 licensed sponsors. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (59), Nottinghamshire County Council (53) and NHS Ayrshire & Arran (25) have the most; 118 were posted in the last 7 days and 494 are rated Likely. Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa under SOC 2222. Most occupational therapists in the UK earn between £37,232 and £48,620 in (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time). The 300 adverts that state a salary have a median of £44,038. Of the 298 adverts whose pay we checked, 298 meet the standard rate. Visa and pay details
Yes. Occupational Therapist roles fall under SOC 2222 (Occupational therapists), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Occupational Therapist positions.
Yes. Occupational Therapist (SOC 2222) uses the NHS national pay scale instead of a fixed going rate. Check the government's published pay scales for the exact salary requirements.
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Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total. For all jobs together, the Skilled Worker visa statistics show grants outside and inside the UK each quarter.