Occupational Therapist (Maternity Contract)

1 month ago
Ullenwood, United Kingdom£31.8K - £38.7KContractOccupational Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join National Star as a Occupational Therapist (Maternity Contract) in United States. Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a good work life balance? At National Star, we don’t just work—we transform lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • develop skills, confidence, and independence.
  • conduct interviews during the course of the advertisement and may close the vacancy early if successful appo.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: £31.8K - £38.7K

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join National Star as a Occupational Therapist (Maternity Contract).

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyClinical ExpertiseDesigning InterventionsCaseload ManagementRecord KeepingPaediatricsNeurologyAcquired Brain InjuryWheelchairsSpecial SeatingComplex DisabilityProfound And Multiple Learning DisabilitySensory IntegrationCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Requirements

Candidates must possess a BSc in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, with RCOT membership being ideal; newly qualified graduates or those with some experience are considered. Desirable experience includes paediatrics, neurology, complex disability, or sensory integration, alongside strong communication and a proactive approach.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (Maternity Contract) at National Star a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at National Star is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

National Star lists compensation for this psychologist position at $32k to $39k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Ullenwood, United Kingdom.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($32k–$39k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Clinical Expertise, Designing Interventions, Caseload Management, Record Keeping, Paediatrics, Neurology, Acquired Brain Injury. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for designing and delivering safe, meaningful interventions to enhance student wellbeing, skill development, and independence while working closely with students, families, and professionals. This role involves managing an autonomous caseload and mainta...

Benefits package: Term time only option, Work-life balance focus, Multi-disciplinary team. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About National Star

Higher Education
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
0-2

Benefits & Perks

Term time only option
Work-life balance focus
Multi-disciplinary team
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

1mo ago

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