Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist Roles (Band 5 Equivalent) in the Heart of the West Midlands
Why Choose WMSLT?
Work-Life Balance Perfected: Enjoy full-time pay for part-time hours with our term-time only schedule.
Your Professional Growth Is Key: With future opportunities to step into clinical and mentoring roles, your growing career path is in your hands.
Unmatched Support: Benefit from weekly admin sessions, flexible working options, and a company pension scheme.
CPD – Your Way: We’re committed to your ongoing development, offering both external training and weekly in-house CPD with our SLT and OT teams.
Autonomy and Collaboration: Work in schools alongside a diverse team in an environment that values both independence and teamwork.
You will:
· Work with a defined caseload in mainstream and specialist settings.
· Be a part of innovative universal, targeted, and specialist service approaches.
· Regularly work alongside senior and experienced therapy staff to develop both clinical and caseload management skills.
· Have access to Clinical Lead staff to support you with clinical areas you may not have experienced on placement
Support & Benefits for Newly Qualified OTs
· Receive a therapist’s “starter kit” to get you up and running.
· HCPC registration fully covered.
· Access a wide range of physical and digital clinical resources.
· Be assigned a dedicated supervisor to guide you through your competency year.
· Enjoy an allocated buddy for day-to-day support and guidance.
What we’re looking for:
· A recognised OT qualification (expected to qualify before or shortly after start).
· Registration with HCPC / RCOT (or pending if not yet completed).
· Enthusiasm for working in educational settings and developing your clinical skills.
Salary from £27,429.00 for term time only (5 days p/week, 39 weeks per year) and rising on completion of competencies. Full time and Part time roles available (minimum 3.5days per week).
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a practice where your work truly matters. Ready to step into a role where your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is guaranteed?
Apply Now!
Apply by:
20th April 2026
Interviews commence:
The week of 27th April 2026
Start date:
September 2026
Find detailed job descriptions and application forms below, or contact us at office@wmspeechtherapy.co.uk
Alternatively, call our company directors, Helen 07751451427 or Michelle 07941300949, or our Occupational Therapy lead Lyndsay 07961 434 807, for an informal chat.
Applications received after this date will still be considered for later interviews. WMSLT reserves the right to interview and recruit before the application deadline.
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of occupational therapy? At WMSLT, we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals wanting to start their career as Occupational Therapists within a friendly and dynamic team of OTs, 30+ Speech and Language Therapists, SLT Assistants, and admin staff. We are a large, thriving independent practice in the West Midlands area, offering a bespoke occupational therapy / speech and language services to nurseries, primary and secondary schools (Mainstream and Specialist Provision) as well as colleges.
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