Occupational Therapist / Senior Occupational Therapist (Maternity cover)

National Star; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

National Star in Hereford is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant multi-disciplinary team on a temporary, part-time basis (2-3 days per week) to cover a period of absence from January 2027. You will design personalised therapy programmes to unlock potential for young people with complex needs.

You will work closely with students, families and professionals, manage your own caseload, keep accurate records, and mentor junior team members while always placing the

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Experience in paediatrics and neuro-related disabilities appreciated.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate across teams.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering safe, meaningful interventions for wellbeing, skill development and independence.
• Working with students, families and professionals to achieve life-changing outcomes.
• Managing your own caseload with autonomy and accountability.
• Keeping accurate, respectful records in line with professional standards.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members in OT interventions and skills development.
• Placing the student at the heart of everything you do.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Caseload management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring junior staff

Clinical reasoning

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

RCOT membership preferred

Job description

We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated Occupational Therapist to become a vital part of our vibrant multi-disciplinary team based in Hereford. This is more than a job. It’s a calling for those who believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live life to their fullest potential.

This will be ideally part time (2 - 3 days + a week) on a temporary basis to cover a period of absence / maternity from January 2027.

You’ll empower young people with complex physical and learning difficulties, helping them develop skills, confidence, and independence. You’ll use your creativity and clinical expertise to design personalised therapy programmes that don’t just meet needs—they unlock potential.

Your Role Will Include:

• Designing and delivering safe, meaningful interventions that enhance wellbeing, skill development, and independence


• Working closely with students, families, and professionals to achieve life-changing outcomes


• Managing your own caseload with autonomy and accountability


• Keeping accurate, respectful records in line with professional standards


• Supervising and mentoring more junior members of the team in their deliverance of Occupational Therapy interventions and skills development


• Always putting the student at the heart of what you do

What You Bring:

• BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration (and ideally, RCOT membership)


• Strong previous Occupational Therapy experience in paediatrics, neurology, acquired brain injury, wheelchairs and special seating, complex disability, profound and multiple learning disability or sensory integration would be of particular interest to us


• A heart for learners with complex needs—and the resilience, skill and creativity to support them


• The ability to communicate with empathy and clarity across all levels working across multidisciplinary teams internally and externally


• A positive, proactive approach to collaboration, problem-solving and reflection


• previous experience of mentoring more junior members of your team


• Access to transport and the flexibility to occasionally travel to other campuses

Why National Star?

• Be part of a team that believes in people


• Thrive in a supportive, learning-rich environment where your growth matters


• Grow your career in a role where you can use your clinical excellence to make a real difference


• Join an organisation deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion