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Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists help people regain daily skills after illness or injury. Study biology or psychology A-level, complete an approved BSc or MSc occupational therapy degree, and register with the HCPC. NHS and social care roles dominate early careers.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
English, maths and science.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Biology, psychology or health and social care.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Approved pre-registration OT degree.
- 4
Work experience
Volunteering with disabled sports or care charities.
- 5
Internships and insight
Placements in hospitals and community teams on the course.
- 6
Graduate schemes
HCPC registration and band 5 OT jobs.
- 7
First role
Rotational junior occupational therapist.
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Questions
Hospital or community?
Training covers both. First jobs may be either.
Where do entry requirements come from?
Health Careers publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
No. We surface live posts from public employer boards. If a scheme is closed, the board stays empty rather than showing invented roles.