Become a career break member

Safeguard your connection with the profession

Everyone experiences times of change and should you need to take a break from professional practice keep in touch with the latest news, developments and innovations directly affecting occupational therapy with BAOT career break membership.

Who is eligible for career break membership?

You are eligible for a discounted member fee whilst taking a career break of up to one year for the purposes of maternity leave, caring for a loved one, or personal circumstances.

Maintain your professional network whilst on your break

Attend events and training courses at exclusively reduced rates for members. Stay involved with your local and regional group and access the latest publications.  Access advice and support when you decide to return to work and benefit from our guidance on return to practice.

Stay ahead of the competition and return confident in your practise

Keep an eye on job vacancies and advertisements with the members only BAOT jobs board.  OTnews and British Journal of Occuaptional Therapy (BJOT) keep you up to date with the latest research and best practice.  BAOT members also now have exclusive online access to the Australian and Canadian occupational therapy journals, so you are never far away from a wealth of resources.