Lead Occupational Therapist - Service Transformation

Active Care Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

25 days + bank holidays

Disability Confident employer

Health plan & pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Active Neuro at Active Care Group in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead a high-performing neurorehabilitation service, advocate for patient-centred outcomes, and help shape a pioneering seven-day model of care.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, plan complex clinical caseloads, collaborate with families, and contribute to the design and development of a new state-of-the-art facility featuring advanced rehabilitation technology.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation or related complex care settings.
• Strong leadership skills inspiring a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates commitment to innovation and patient-centred outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Occupational Therapy team to deliver a highly specialist service.
• Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Collaborate with clients and carers to support rehabilitation participation.
• Provide supervision, teaching and appraisal for junior staff and students.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of the OT service and care pathways.
• Support clinical audit, risk management and incident reporting.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high standards.

Skills

HCPC registered

Neurological rehabilitation

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Job description

*We are offering a £5000 welcome bonus for this role*Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.Are you ready to take your expertise in neurorehabilitation to the next level and lead the transformation of a pioneering service?Our Birmingham centre is transitioning to Active Neuro, the newly launched division of Active Care Group, providing specialist neurological rehabilitation for adults living with complex neurological conditions. This is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of a specialist neurological rehabilitation service at a pivotal stage in its journey.We're looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapist who sees opportunity where others see challenge. Someone who is passionate about building high-performing teams, embedding clinical excellence, and creating a rehabilitation service recognised for outstanding patient outcomes.You'll join at a time of significant investment across our neurorehabilitation division, with the opportunity to influence not only the therapy team, but the future direction of the service itself. A key part of this investment is the development of a purpose-built, state-of-the-art neurorehabilitation gym, created by refurbishing and extending an existing building to connect seamlessly with the main centre. The new facility will feature multiple specialist treatment rooms alongside a full suite of advanced rehabilitation technology, including robotics and equipment such as the Luna EMG Premium and ExoMotus M4, enabling therapists to deliver intensive, goal-oriented rehabilitation that achieves exceptional patient outcomes. As a member of the therapy leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the design and development of this exciting new facility, ensuring it meets the needs of both clinicians and the people we support.If you're passionate about leading people, shaping services, and delivering exceptional person-centred neurorehabilitation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping define the future of Active Neuro.The Role:As part of our transition to Active Neuro, the therapy service is evolving into a seven-day model of care to better support the rehabilitation needs of our clients. As a result, occasional pre-arranged weekend working will be required. You will also be expected to work Bank Holidays as required by the service, with enhanced pay provided in line with company policy.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage the Occupational Therapy team, ensuring effective delivery of the highly specialist Occupational Therapy serviceWork as an autonomous practitioner to plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseloadWork closely with clients and their family/carers to encourage participation in the therapeutic processProvide supervision, teaching, and appraisal for junior occupational therapists, assistants, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary teamContribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy serviceDevelop Occupational therapy Treatment programmes in collaboration with clients, carers and other involved professionals (e.g. Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant, Support Workers) to be carried out as appropriateParticipating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the management and reporting of incidentsEnsure a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholdersParticipate in the process of positively supporting and inspiring colleagues within the service to improve standards and quality and to develop professional practiceKeep people safe from harm and protect their human rightsAbout you:We are looking for an experienced and compassionate professional who:Is HCPC registeredBrings extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation or related complex care settingsDemonstrates strong leadership skills, inspiring and motivating a multidisciplinary teamIs passionate about innovation and delivering outstanding, life-changing outcomes for our clientsSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBSWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.At Active Care Group we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’d be very happy to discuss this with you.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesBenefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pensionAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group*Welcome bonus is paid in two instalments - £2000 upon joining and a further £3000 after probation*Take a look around the companyhttps://activecaregroup.co.uk/