Transitioning into practice
We are here to support you through the big move from pre-registration to practice. The resources on this page are here to guide you.
Career Development Framework
This webinar on our Career Development Framework may be a good place to start if you’re trying to map out your route. You can then carry it across into practice and keep returning to it.
Watch this informative webinar to:
- understand how to navigate the Career Development Framework
- receive top tips to map yourself into the framework across the four pillars of practice
- learn more about how the framework is used in practice.
Finding your first post
Read this advice to find support as you seek out your first graduate job! We suggest you give yourself plenty of time for your job search so that you get into the habit of finding job ads and spotting the roles that appeal to you.
Finding your first post as an occupational therapist - RCOT
Jobs board
Visit our jobs board as a first port-of-call when looking for roles.
Workforce Strategy
In 2024 we set out our 10 year vision for the occupational therapy workforce in our Workforce Strategy.
Our vision is for an expanded occupational therapy workforce – positioned to have maximum impact in improving people's health and quality of life.
By 2035 we will have an occupational therapy workforce that is:
- confident and skilled in championing inclusion and advocating for occupational justice, focusing on the right of every person to have the choice and opportunity to engage in a diverse range of activities and roles
- based primarily within communities working closely with local populations to meet their health and care needs and ensuring that services are accessible to everyone
- positioned to focus on prevention and early interventions, minimising the need for crisis interventions and dependency on care services
- putting occupations at the forefront of their practice, empowering people to do the occupations that they value, manage their health and care needs and contribute to society.
Use this as a guide when considering your professional future.
CPD portfolio (members only)
Our members have access to their own CPD portfolio. This web tool and app makes recording your learning, reflections and new understanding simple and will provide an excellent ongoing resource.
You’ll need to keep your CPD up to date to maintain your HCPC registration.
Career conversations
If you’re interested in what comes next and would like to hear OT career narratives from our diverse workforce you may want to listen to our Career Conversations vodcasts and podcasts.
Practice Advisory Service (members only)
The Professional Advisory Service (PAS) is here to help you with all aspects of professional practice in the workplace.
About the Professional Advisory Service - RCOT
You can contact us at: professional.advisoryservice@rcot.co.uk or 020 3141 4630. We’re open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Elizabeth Casson memorial lecture
If you’re interested in the wider world of OT and the current focuses of the leaders in our profession, explore this annual lecture series where an expert in our field is asked to speak on a subject that means something them.