Occupational Therapist

Active Care Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Disability Confident employer

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Private health plan options

Job summary

Active Neuro at Active Care Group seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre on a fixed-term 12-month contract. You will deliver specialist assessments and person-centred plans to help adults with brain injuries and neurological conditions regain independence.

HCPC registration and neurorehabilitation experience are essential; private sector or medico-legal exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential).
• Experience in neurorehabilitation or neurological settings.
• Experience in private healthcare, independent rehab services, or medico-legal work advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.
• Develop and implement person-centred therapy plans to restore functional independence and daily living skills.
• Use creative, engaging programmes tailored to patient interests and goals.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic rehabilitation and inform care decisions.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff and students, sharing expertise.
• Educate patients and families throughout rehabilitation, and contribute to discharge planning and outcome measurement.

Skills

Neurorehabilitation

Clinical reasoning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

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.Therapists at Active Neuro don’t just set goals – they change lives.At Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, we support adults with acquired or traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, and complex needs. From NHS referrals to private and medicolegal clients, our work isn’t limited by a 12-week window. That means our therapists can set meaningful, long-term, person-centred goals – whether that’s bowling with family, baking again, returning to art, or gardening independently.We are now looking for a passionate and empathetic Occupational Therapist to join this outstanding multidisciplinary team on a fixed-term, 12-month contract, helping to deliver life-changing rehabilitationWhy join Active Neuro?At Hothfield, therapy is creative, collaborative, and impactful. Our therapists have the opportunity to work with a varied and complex caseload including neurological conditions, polytrauma, amputations and catastrophic injuries.You’ll also benefit from:The opportunity to deliver meaningful, long-term rehabilitation, not limited to short discharge timelinesAccess to innovative rehabilitation technology such as Luna, Exo Motus and Arm MotusWorking within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, psychologists and speech and language therapistsOpportunities to contribute to service development and innovationAccess to cross-service collaboration within the Active Neuro networkA strong professional community and peer support across our therapy teamsPersonalised CPD investment, including functional upper and lower limb rehabilitation, cognitive and perceptual retraining, ADL recovery, splinting, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications and neuropsychologically-informed interventionsOpportunities to attend professional conferences and external networking events with organisations such as Headway and the Spinal Injuries AssociationIf you’re a therapist who values autonomy, creativity and the chance to truly change lives, we would love to hear from you.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 ResponsibilitiesDeliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoningDevelop and implement person-centred therapy plans that support recovery of functional independence, daily living skills, and meaningful activitiesUse creativity and innovation to deliver engaging therapy programmes tailored to each patient’s interests, goals, and needsWork collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic rehabilitation and contribute to team decision-makingSupervise, mentor, and support junior staff and students, sharing expertise and promoting best practice across the teamSupport and educate patients and their families throughout the rehabilitation journey, fostering engagement and confidence in the therapy processContribute to goal setting, discharge planning, and outcome measurement, ensuring therapy is evidence-based and outcome-focusedEnsure the safety, wellbeing, and human rights of all service users are upheld, maintaining professional standards and compliance with regulatory requirementsAbout you:For this role, we’re looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who can bring the following:HCPC registration as an Occupational TherapistPrevious experience working within a neurorehabilitation or neurological settingExperience working in private healthcare, independent rehabilitation services, or with medico-legal clients would be advantageousStrong clinical reasoning and assessment skills, with the ability to plan and adapt complex therapy programmesExperience in mentoring, supervising, or supporting junior staff or studentsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and their familiesA team-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamA passion for delivering person-centred rehabilitation and meaningful outcomesSuccessful 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.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 GroupTake a look around the companyhttps://activecaregroup.co.uk/