Lead Physiotherapist – Service Transformation Active Neuro
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Job summary
Active Neuro, part of the Optio Care ecosystem, is seeking a forward‑thinking Physiotherapist to lead the neurorehabilitation service. You’ll influence development, inspire the therapy team, and help realise the new gym and tech‑enabled care pathways.
This is about clinical excellence with strategic leadership in a busy, seven‑day model. You’ll collaborate with the Head of Therapies and MDT to deliver personalised, evidence‑based rehabilitation and ensure outstanding standards of care for
Qualifications
- HCPC registered physiotherapist with neurorehabilitation experience.
- Experience leading and developing clinical teams.
- Strong clinical governance and outcome-tracking abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day delivery of neurorehabilitation physiotherapy across settings.
- Influence service development and shape the new rehabilitation gym.
- Provide advanced clinical care and supervise professional development.
- Collaborate with MDT, commissioners and wider teams to improve outcomes.
- Maintain CPD and drive best practice in a seven-day model.
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Job description
*We are offering a £5000 welcome bonus for this role*
Join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care and make a lasting difference as our Physiotherapy lead.
At Active Neuro, we believe in pushing boundaries, embracing innovation and helping people achieve more than they ever thought possible.
As one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care, with over 4,000 dedicated colleagues, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and rehabilitation that truly changes lives. Whatever your background or experience, there’s a place for people who share our commitment to making a difference.
We’re now looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking Physiotherapist who is ready to take the next step in their career. Someone who sees possibilities where others see challenges, is passionate about clinical excellence and wants to play a pivotal role in shaping an outstanding neurorehabilitation service.
This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to help build something exceptional.
Be part of something exciting
You’ll be joining us at a pivotal time, with significant investment taking place across our neurorehabilitation division. Working closely with the Head of Therapies, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the development of the physiotherapy service, inspire the wider therapy team and help shape the future direction of the centre.
One of the most exciting developments coming soon is our brand-new, purpose-built, state-of-the‑art neurorehabilitation gym. Designed to support innovative, intensive and goal‑oriented rehabilitation, this cutting‑edge facility will bring together advanced technology, robotics and specialist equipment to help maximise patient outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in bringing this vision to life, helping shape how the facility is used and ensuring our approach to rehabilitation continues to evolve.
We have specialist technology, including the Luna EMG Premium and ExoMotus M4, giving you access to innovative rehabilitation equipment and new opportunities to support people living with complex neurological conditions.
If you’re passionate about developing people, driving clinical standards and exploring new ways to achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes, this is your chance to make a real impact.
As we transition to our Active Neuro model, our therapy service is evolving towards a seven‑day model of care, ensuring our clients receive the right support when they need it.
As a key member of the team, you’ll lead the day‑to‑day delivery and development of our physiotherapy service across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll combine your advanced clinical expertise with strong leadership skills, supporting your team to deliver personalised, evidence‑based rehabilitation and achieve the best possible outcomes.
You’ll have the opportunity to influence service development, champion new approaches and create an environment where both colleagues and the people we support can thrive.
This is an opportunity for a physiotherapist who wants to combine clinical excellence with leadership, innovation and the chance to make a lasting difference.
Lead and inspire: Oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of the physiotherapy service, coordinating and evaluating care across inpatient and outpatient settings while supporting your team to achieve shared goals.
Deliver exceptional clinical care: Use advanced clinical reasoning and evidence‑based practice to assess and treat people with a wide range of complex neurological presentations.
Drive meaningful outcomes: Establish clinical diagnoses and develop holistic, personalised treatment plans with SMART goals, working in partnership with each person and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Champion clinical excellence: Use appropriate outcome measures to evaluate progress, demonstrate clinical effectiveness and continually improve the quality of rehabilitation.
Develop your team: Provide day‑to‑day leadership, supervision, training and professional development, ensuring colleagues feel supported and work safely within their competencies.
Shape the future of rehabilitation: Work alongside the Head of Therapies to influence service development, embrace innovation and help maximise the potential of our new rehabilitation gym and specialist technology.
Build strong partnerships: Communicate effectively with residents, families, the multidisciplinary team and wider colleagues at Hunters Moor, as well as commissioners and external agencies.
Collaborate and influence: Work closely with the Therapy Manager, MDT and Service Manager to drive service improvements and maintain outstanding standards of care.
Keep learning and evolving: Maintain your continuing professional development (CPD) and ensure your skills and knowledge continue to meet the changing needs of the service.
Put people first: Champion safety, dignity, choice and human rights, ensuring every person receives compassionate, respectful and person‑centred care.
As part of our evolving Active Neuro service, occasional pre‑arranged weekend working will be required to support our seven‑day model of care. You’ll also be expected to work Bank Holidays when required by the service, with enhanced pay provided in line with company policy.
Ready to make your mark?
If you’re an ambitious physiotherapist who wants to lead with purpose, develop an exceptional team and help shape the future of neurological rehabilitation, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us at an exciting stage of our journey and help us turn innovation into meaningful outcomes for the people we support.
What you’ll bring to the team
We’re looking for more than clinical expertise. We want a passionate, confident and compassionate physiotherapist who can inspire others, champion best practice and help us deliver truly outstanding neurorehabilitation.
You’ll bring the knowledge, leadership skills and enthusiasm to make a meaningful impact on both the people we support and the colleagues you work alongside.
- Professional expertise: Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), alongside significant experience working within a neurorehabilitation setting.
- Specialist respiratory knowledge: Proven experience supporting people with tracheostomies or altered airways, delivering advanced chest physiotherapy, complex airway clearance and respiratory management.
- Spinal injury experience: A strong understanding of the rehabilitation needs of people living with spinal injuries and the ability to support their individual recovery goals.
- A passion for sharing knowledge: The confidence and ability to deliver in‑depth training to the clinical team on neurorehabilitation, respiratory techniques and complex clinical conditions, helping others develop their skills and confidence.
- A person‑centred approach: The ability to build trusting relationships through empathy, encouragement and reassurance, motivating people to participate actively in their rehabilitation and work towards meaningful goals.
- Leadership and team development skills: Experience in supervision and line management, with a commitment to supporting colleagues, nurturing talent and promoting high standards of clinical practice.
Above all, you’ll be someone who combines clinical excellence with compassion, embraces new ideas and is motivated to help shape the future of our neurorehabilitation service.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and ensuring candidates with disabilities have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and potential.
If you require reasonable adjustments or additional support to participate in the application or interview process, we’ll work with you to help ensure you can perform at your best and show us what you can bring to the team.
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Benefits Hubgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline & Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A salary sacrifice
- Aegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1500by 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 will be paid in two instalments; £2000 upon joining and £3000 following probation*
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