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Occupational Therapist in London
London has the UK's most concentrated private healthcare market, with hundreds of independent clinics, Harley Street specialists, and major private hospital groups competing for qualified professionals. Occupational Therapist roles in London typically command a 10–20% salary premium over the national average, reflecting both cost of living and the volume of high-end private practice activity across the capital.
About this role
Occupational therapists (OTs) in the UK are HCPC-registered clinicians who help people overcome barriers to daily activities caused by physical or mental health conditions. Private OTs work across paediatric, mental health, neurological, and vocational rehabilitation settings. There are approximately 38,000 registered OTs in the UK.
Common questions
What qualifications does an Occupational Therapist need?
A BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy from an HCPC-approved programme, followed by HCPC registration.
How much does an OT earn in private practice?
Employed OTs in private settings typically earn £28,000–£50,000. Independent OTs working with medico-legal or complex rehabilitation cases can earn significantly more.
What areas of private practice do OTs work in?
Paediatric OT, neurological rehabilitation, mental health, medico-legal assessment, hand therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and cognitive rehabilitation.
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