A template for OTs who enable independence and improve quality of life.
Occupational therapists help people regain or maintain the ability to do everyday tasks after illness, injury, disability, or ageing. They assess functional ability, design intervention programmes, recommend adaptive equipment, and work with patients in hospitals, community settings, care homes, schools, and workplaces. OTs report to a team lead or clinical manager and typically carry a caseload of 20–40 active patients. A typical week involves home assessments, patient reviews, MDT meetings, report writing, and liaison with social workers and GPs.
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with 5 years of experience in adult community rehabilitation and mental health. Specialist in cognitive rehabilitation, equipment provision, and return-to-work assessments. Trusted assessor for DFG housing adaptations.
OT CVs must show your HCPC registration, client group experience, and the interventions you specialise in. Include your NHS banding, caseload size, and measurable patient outcomes.
HCPC registration, functional assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, housing adaptations (DFG), equipment prescription, discharge planning, COPM goal setting, and manual handling training.
Not differentiating between acute and community OT experience. Include your banding level, caseload size, and the types of conditions you have most experience with. Show outcome metrics where possible.
One to two pages. Lead with HCPC registration number and current banding. Include mandatory training and any specialist postgraduate qualifications.
Figures in USD. Ranges reflect mid-level experience (3–7 years). Senior roles and major metro areas typically sit at the top of these bands.
NHS Trusts, BUPA, Nuffield Health, Turning Point, and local authority social care teams all regularly recruit occupational therapists. NHS roles require HCPC registration and place strong emphasis on MDT working and caseload management. Private providers like BUPA and Nuffield often want experience in a specific specialism — musculoskeletal, neurological, or mental health. Local authority roles focus on community OT and social care assessments, so housing adaptation experience and knowledge of the Care Act is valued. Always specify your specialism and registration number clearly on your CV.
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