Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Empower Complex Needs

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

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