Welcome to RCOT
Everyone who is part of RCOT plays a crucial role in delivering our vision – that people everywhere value the life-changing power of occupational therapy.
We’re delighted that you’ll be bringing your experience and expertise to RCOT, as we work together to be a loud and proud advocate and supporter of occupational therapy.
Our strategy
Our strategy guides our efforts to reach more people and create wider positive impacts. It was developed in collaboration with occupational therapists, members, colleagues and senior allied health profession leaders.
Find out more about our strategy.
Our values
Our values describe what matters to us and guide us in how we act and make decisions as individuals and as a team. And they drive us in our approach to achieving our vision and purpose.
Read more about our values.
Team work
Colleagues across our directorates work collaboratively to deliver our strategic priorities, with members’ needs at the heart of everything we do. Here’s a summary of what we do in our teams.
Find out about our colleagues in our Senior Leadership Team who lead our directorates.
Equity, diversity and belonging
We’re committed to leading innovative change so that we build a sense of belonging for our colleagues, members and the populations we serve. We value diversity – of skills, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences - so that we can create an inclusive and productive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have several colleague networks to support colleagues and provide a space for discussion and reflection, as well as promote allyship. These include the LGBTQIA+ Network, the Ethnos Network (for Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities) and the Disability Network. This is just the start; we want to build on these and create more tailored supportive groups.
Hybrid working
We work flexibly so that we can deliver the best outcomes for our members and colleagues. Our re-designed office means that we all benefit from an energising workspace that delivers flexibility, supporting in-person collaboration and the best hybrid-working experience.
Your first day
You’ll shortly receive an email from the People and Culture team about your first day and start time. You’ll collect your laptop on your first day too, when you come into the office. If you’re not coming into the office on your first day, alternative arrangements will have been made.
Find Us
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
106-114 Borough High Street,
Southwark,
London SE1 1LB
Getting here
About occupational therapy
If you’re new to occupational therapy, you’ll want to learn about the profession and our members when you join us. Ahead of that, here’s a brief overview and some handy links.
Occupational therapy helps you live your best life – at home, at work, and everywhere else. It’s about being able to do the ‘occupations’ you need, want and have to do. That could mean overcoming challenges while learning at school, going to work, playing sport or simply doing the dishes.
Occupational therapists see beyond diagnoses and limitations. They focus on hopes and aspirations. They work with you to recommend adjustments to the way you live by looking at the relationship between the activities you do every day, the challenges you’re facing, and your environment. These adjustments are practical, realistic and personal to you, to help you achieve the breakthroughs you need to elevate your everyday life.
Find out more about occupational therapy and our careers website – ChooseOT – is also a great place to learn more about what it’s like to be an OT. We have many OTs who work at RCOT who will be happy to talk to you about their profession when you join us.
Any questions?
We’ll share much more information with you when you join us. If you have any questions about RCOT or your new role ahead of that, please get in touch with your manager or email people.culture@rcot.co.uk
See you soon!