Senior Occupational Therapy Assessor
Cheltenham
We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to become a vital part of our vibrant multi-disciplinary team.
Ullenwood
Job details
Salary
up to £44,476.04 depending on experience
Role type
52 Week
Hours of work
Full time (52 weeks preferred)
Location
Ullenwood
Location status
On Site (Ullenwood) plus travel to Mamhilad, Hereford, Worcester as required
Contract type
Permanent
Interview date
TBC
Closing date
26/10/2025
About the role
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
* Providing high quality pre-entry therapy assessments for prospective learners with complex physical and learning needs, ensuring the holistic understanding of each learner’s therapy needs prior to enrolment at National Star.
* Working collaboratively with the Assessments team and their respective disciplines therapy team (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy) to contribute to the formulation of person centred recommendations for therapy input, equipment needs, and support strategies
* 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 will 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
To apply please click on the Apply Now button for further details.
