Lead Occupational Therapist — Neuro Rehab Leader

Active Care Group; Hothfield; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Pension salary sacrifice (Aegon)

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist for the Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre to drive a high-quality neurorehabilitation programme. You will lead an OT team, influence MDT pathways, and embed cutting-edge rehabilitation technologies within a seven-day therapy model.

The role requires HCPC registration and substantial post-registration neurorehabilitation leadership experience, with a focus on delivering measurable patient outcomes and service development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Significant post-registration experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care
• Demonstrable leadership ability and experience supervising therapy teams
• Advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making in complex neurorehabilitation cases

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Occupational Therapy team.
• Deliver expert, evidence-based assessment and intervention for individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Shape service development, clinical pathways, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support professional development of the OT team through supervision and mentorship.
• Collaborate with MDT to ensure a person-centred, outcome-driven rehabilitation journey.
• Champion the use of advanced rehabilitation technologies as part of a 24-hour therapy model.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights.

Skills

Leadership experience

Neurorehabilitation

Clinical reasoning

Mentorship/training

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

EMG biofeedback

Robotic therapy equipment

Job description

Active Care Group is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist for the Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre to drive a high-quality neurorehabilitation programme. You will lead an OT team, influence MDT pathways, and embed cutting-edge rehabilitation technologies within a seven-day therapy model.

The role requires HCPC registration and substantial post-registration neurorehabilitation leadership experience, with a focus on delivering measurable patient outcomes and service development.