Lead Physiotherapist

Active Care Group; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

25 days plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension scheme

Job summary

Active Neuro, the neurological division of Active Care Group, invites you to join as Lead Physiotherapist at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Kent. You will lead a team delivering inpatient and outpatient neuro-rehab, integrating robotic therapy and EMG tools to maximise outcomes and independence for complex cases.

You will manage a demanding caseload while mentoring colleagues, promoting evidence-based practice, and driving continuous service improvements in a progressive,

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered physiotherapist with extensive neurological and respiratory rehabilitation experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach.
• Tech-driven with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex neuro and respiratory assessments and treatments.
• Integrate advanced technologies (robotics, EMG tools, digital monitoring).
• Drive service development, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor physiotherapy staff and assistants.
• Contribute to MDT planning for goals and discharge decisions.
• Deliver training and translate research into practice.

Skills

Neurological rehabilitation

Respiratory rehabilitation

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

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 an experienced Neurological Physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your clinical leadership career? Join Active Neuro, the specialist neurological division of Active Care Group, as our full-time Lead Physiotherapist at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Kent. This is an exciting opportunity to lead physiotherapy within a specialist neurological rehabilitation service, delivering technology-enhanced, evidence-based care that helps individuals with complex neurological conditions maximise their recovery and independence across the full rehabilitation pathway, including both inpatient and outpatient services.

About Active Neuro

Active Neuro brings together Active Care Group's specialist neurological rehabilitation services, combining expert clinical practice, advanced rehabilitation technology and a 24‑hour therapeutic approach to deliver outstanding outcomes for people with acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and other complex neurological conditions. Our philosophy is simple – rehabilitation doesn't stop when a therapy session ends. Every interaction is an opportunity to maximise recovery. Through collaborative multidisciplinary working, personalised rehabilitation programmes and innovative technology, we help people regain independence and achieve meaningful goals.

About Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Set within the beautiful 12‑acre grounds of a manor house in Kent, our purpose‑built rehabilitation unit delivers intensive, goal‑led rehabilitation for individuals with significant physical, cognitive and communication needs. Every person receives a personalised rehabilitation programme, with our expert multidisciplinary team working together to deliver coordinated, evidence‑based care. Alongside specialist physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy and nursing, we utilise advanced rehabilitation technologies, including robotic upper limb therapy and EMG biofeedback, to maximise recovery, improve function and help people achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.

The Role

As Lead Physiotherapist, you will combine expert clinical practice with day‑to‑day leadership of the physiotherapy service. You'll manage a complex neurological caseload while supporting and developing colleagues, driving continuous improvement and helping to embed best practice across the service. Working as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll play an integral role in delivering outstanding rehabilitation outcomes for the people in our care.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop, implement and oversee individualised physiotherapy treatment plans, ensuring clear rehabilitation programmes are in place to support delivery by Therapy Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Provide appropriate delegation, supervision and clinical guidance to ensure therapeutic interventions are delivered safely, effectively and in line with patient goals, evidence‑based practice and agreed clinical outcomes.

About you

• HCPC‑registered Physiotherapist with 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.

What to look forward to

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e‑learning and face‑to‑face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub 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
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• 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
• The support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group