Senior Occupational Therapist

National Star; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

National Star is seeking a dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team at the Ullenwood campus, with occasional travel to other campuses in Hereford, Worcester and South Wales. You will design personalised therapy programmes for young people with complex physical and learning difficulties, empowering them to develop skills, confidence and independence.

You will lead interventions, collaborate with families and professionals, manage your caseload with

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration (RCOT membership preferred).
• Experience in paediatrics, neurology, acquired brain injury, wheelchairs and complex disability.
• Ability to communicate with empathy across multidisciplinary teams.
• Resilience, creativity and proactive collaboration.
• Willingness to travel between campuses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Intervention design

Caseload management

Empathetic communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Reflective practice

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

RCOT membership (preferred)

Job description

Are you a specialist Senior Occupational Therapist looking for a good work life balance?

We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to become a vital part of our vibrant multi-disciplinary team based at our Ullenwood campus with occasional support for our other facilities in Hereford, Worcester and South Wales.

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

What You Bring:

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