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Occupational Therapy jobs after graduation

Is anyone aware of the job prospects for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists?

I know that for the more 'traditional' healthcare jobs like Nursing you are pretty
much guaranteed a job -- But not sure if that's the same for OT? I'm considering studying OT as a second degree and wouldn't qualify until I'm in my 30s so I'm just worried about committing time/student loan if the job prospects afterwards aren't there.
@Ironmike can you give some insight into this?

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Original post by RoseroseMack4y
Is anyone aware of the job prospects for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists?
I know that for the more 'traditional' healthcare jobs like Nursing you are pretty
much guaranteed a job -- But not sure if that's the same for OT? I'm considering studying OT as a second degree and wouldn't qualify until I'm in my 30s so I'm just worried about committing time/student loan if the job prospects afterwards aren't there.

The job prospects are great. Senior level posts cannot be filled and for band 5 entry level posts certainly around the London area you have a lot of trusts after the new grads. Basically don’t stress, you’ll get a job.
Original post by Ironmike
The job prospects are great. Senior level posts cannot be filled and for band 5 entry level posts certainly around the London area you have a lot of trusts after the new grads. Basically don’t stress, you’ll get a job.


Thanks for responding. :smile:

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