Occupational Therapist

Active Care Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub

Benefits Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Aegon 5% pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Active Neuro is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre on a full-time, permanent basis. You will assess, plan and deliver specialist rehabilitation for adults with brain injuries and neurological conditions, collaborating with an experienced MDT to maximise functional independence.

You will contribute to service development and support the transition to a seven-day model, with weekend work and enhanced pay where required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with neurorehabilitation experience.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues or students.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete specialist occupational therapy assessments and develop rehabilitation plans for neurological conditions and brain injuries.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve functional independence and cognitive skills.
• Engage clients with creative, person-centred rehabilitation approaches.
• Coordinate with the MDT to support discharge planning and holistic care.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to changing rehabilitation needs.
• Educate and support clients, families, and carers throughout the journey.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students to maintain high clinical standards.
• Contribute to service development, including seven-day model expansion.

Skills

Neurorehabilitation

Clinical reasoning

MDT collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Communication

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.

Make a lasting difference. Help people rediscover what they're capable of.

At Active Neuro, we believe rehabilitation should be about more than recovery it's about helping people rebuild their confidence, regain independence and return to the activities that make life meaningful.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre on a full-time, permanent basis.

Working with adults with acquired and traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions and complex rehabilitation needs, you'll have the opportunity to deliver creative, individually tailored therapy that makes a genuine difference to people's lives.

Whether you're helping someone regain the confidence to cook independently, return to a much-loved hobby, enjoy time with family or develop new ways of managing everyday activities, you'll play an important part in their rehabilitation journey.

Main duties of the job

At Hothfield, you'll be part of an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, working with a diverse caseload that includes acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, polytrauma, amputations and catastrophic injuries.

Our work with NHS, private and medicolegal clients allows us to focus on meaningful, longer-term outcomes and rehabilitation that is shaped around each individual.

You'll have access to:

Specialist rehabilitation technology, including Luna, Exo Motus and Arm Motus, to support innovative and engaging therapy.

A varied and rewarding caseload, offering the opportunity to develop your clinical expertise across complex neurological presentations.

A collaborative MDT, working alongside experienced Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists.

Personalised CPD and development, with opportunities to expand your skills in cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation, functional upper and lower limb therapy, ADL recovery, splinting, adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Professional development opportunities, including conferences and external networking events

Opportunities to influence service development, contribute ideas and help shape the future of rehabilitation at Hothfield.

Wider collaboration across Active Neuro, giving you access to a broader network of therapy professionals and opportunities to share knowledge and best practice.

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

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll take an active role in assessing, planning and delivering specialist rehabilitation programmes, helping clients achieve their individual goals and maximise their functional independence.

You'll have the autonomy to use your clinical reasoning and creativity to develop engaging interventions that reflect each person's abilities, interests and aspirations.

You'll also contribute to the ongoing development of the therapy service as Hothfield continues its transition towards a seven-day model of care. This will involve occasional pre-arranged weekend working and Bank Holiday working as required, with enhanced pay for Bank Holidays in line with company policy.

Key responsibilities

• Complete specialist occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised rehabilitation plans for clients with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve functional independence, cognitive and perceptual skills, daily living abilities and participation in meaningful activities.
• Use innovative and creative approaches to engage clients and support progress towards their personal goals.
• Work closely with the wider MDT to coordinate holistic rehabilitation, contribute to clinical discussions and support effective discharge planning.
• Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and adapt interventions to meet changing rehabilitation needs.
• Provide guidance, education and support to clients, families and carers throughout the rehabilitation journey.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues and students, sharing knowledge and promoting high standards of clinical practice.
• Contribute to service development, clinical improvement and the continued development of occupational therapy provision.

Our perks and benefits

• 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
• 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

Experience

• Previous experience working within a neurorehabilitation or neurological setting.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills, with the ability to manage complex rehabilitation needs.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring junior colleagues or students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A creative, flexible and person-centred approach to rehabilitation.
• Experience within private healthcare, independent rehabilitation services or working with medicolegal clients would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

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.

Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre