Occupational Therapist / Senior Occupational Therapist (Maternity cover)

At National Star, we don’t just work—we transform lives. 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

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 To find out more about National Star please visit our website or call our recruitment team on 01242 504300 Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity cover) | Contract: Part time - 2 - 3 days per week, term time - 39 weeks per year (0.

4 - 0.6 FTE) | Salary: £35,289 - £47,205 FTE | Location Status: On site (Hereford) with some travel as required | Interview Date: TBC | Closing Date: 19/11/2026