Lead Physiotherapist

NHS; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the pioneering Active Neuro team at Active Care Group as a Lead Physiotherapist, shaping the future of neurorehabilitation in the UK. This exciting role integrates advanced technology and a multidisciplinary approach, enhancing patient care for those with complex neurological needs. If you're ready to make a significant impact, apply now!

Benefits

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub for training and development

Active Reward App discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme for recognition

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in neurological and respiratory rehabilitation.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for developing others.
• Confident in managing complex patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex neuro and respiratory assessments and treatment.
• Drive service development and quality improvement.
• Supervise and mentor physiotherapy staff.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Innovation

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Are you a highly skilled Physiotherapist with neurological experience ready to shape a pioneering service?

Main duties of the job

Be part of something transformative. Active Neuro - the soon to be launched, specialist division of Active Care Group - is setting a new benchmark in the UK for advanced, integrated neurological care. Were currently seeking a highly experienced Lead Physiotherapist to provide expert clinical leadership in neurorehabilitation and respiratory care at Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre.

This is a pivotal role at the forefront of tech-enabled, evidence-based neurorehab, with the opportunity to help shape an innovative, integrated service designed to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients with and complex neurological needs.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

Active Neuro is redefining specialist care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. With significant investment across our services, we are combining clinical excellence, advanced rehabilitation technology, and a 24/7 therapeutic model to create the most advanced neurorehabilitation pathway in the UK.

Our approach goes beyond therapy hours—every interaction is therapy. From rapid pre-admission planning and structured inpatient programmes to coordinated post-discharge support, Active Neuro ensures every stage of the patient journey is consistent, personalised, and outcome focused.

At the heart of this model is our comprehensive Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), which includes consultants, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and rehab assistants. This team works together to deliver individualised, goal-driven care, supported by shared outcome measures and real-time insights from our rehabilitation robotics and smart therapy technologies. Our clinicians are empowered to lead change, embed innovation, and ensure rehab is not just delivered, but lived—24 hours a day.

Hothfield is a well-established centre known for its specialist neurorehabilitation expertise. As part of Active Neuro, it is now positioned to evolve into one of the most prestigious and forward-thinking rehabilitation centres in the region, serving both ICB-funded and private patients.

We’re not just expanding capacity—we’re setting a new benchmark for rehabilitation outcomes, patient experience, and clinical excellence. If you want to be a part of this exciting journey, apply now!

The role:

This is a key leadership role within our multidisciplinary team, combining expert clinical practice with service development, innovation, and team mentorship. As our Lead Physiotherapist you will help shape high-quality, evidence-based therapy delivery across complex care pathways.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex neuro and respiratory assessments and treatment.
• Integrating advanced technologies (robotics, EMG tools, digital monitoring).
• Driving service development, audits, and quality improvement.
• Supervising and mentoring physiotherapy staff and assistants.
• Acting as a key MDT contributor for goal setting and discharge planning.
• Delivering training, translating research, and fostering evidence-based practice.
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Extensive experience in neurological and respiratory rehabilitation.
• Confident in clinical decision-making and managing complex patient needs.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for developing others.
• Technologically minded with a drive for innovation and service improvement.
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator with a patient-first approach.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre