Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neurorehabilitation provider in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex neurological needs and managing a diverse caseload. Candidates must have HCPC registration and post-qualification experience in neurorehabilitation. This permanent, full-time position offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Access to a wide range of training opportunities

Health and wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme with financial rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care (ABI/TBI) is essential.
• Good clinical reasoning skills required.
• Must work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload and provide specialist OT input.
• Integrate specialist rehabilitation technologies into practice.
• Participate in audits to monitor service effectiveness.

Skills

Post-qualification experience in neurorehabilitation

Clinical reasoning skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Enthusiasm for skill development

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Job summary

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 Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference?

Join us at Hunters Moor, part of Active Neuro - the newly launched specialist division of Active Care Group - where we're redefining neurorehabilitation in the UK.

We're looking for a skilled and compassionate Specialist Occupational Therapist to take on a pivotal role within our dynamic, forward-thinking team. This is your opportunity to contribute to a service delivering integrated, technology-enabled, and outcome-focused rehabilitation for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury and complex neurological conditions.

About Active Neuro

Active Neuro is setting a new benchmark for neurorehabilitation in the UK, combining:

• Clinical excellence
• Advanced rehabilitation technology
• A 24/7 therapeutic model

We provide specialist care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. Every interaction is part of the rehabilitation journey - from rapid pre-admission planning to structured inpatient programmes and coordinated post-discharge support.

Our multidisciplinary team includes consultants, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and rehab assistants, all working together with shared outcome measures and real-time insights from our robotics and smart therapy technologies.

We proudly support both NHS ICB-funded and private patients, offering rehabilitation for a broad range of neurological needs.

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!

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

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.

Details

Date posted: 12 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,404 to £46,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 009144

Job locations: Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8SR

Job description and responsibilities

The role:

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Manage a varied caseload, providing specialist OT input tailored to individual goals.
• Keep up to date with current treatment approaches and contribute to service improvement initiatives within your specialist area.
• Support the integration of specialist rehabilitation technologies into everyday practice, aligned with our 24-hour rehabilitation model.
• Participate in audits and assist with monitoring and evaluating service effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff when needed, especially in complex cases.
• Follow and promote risk management and safety procedures consistently.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with colleagues, visitors, and carers.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects, outcome measurement, and clinical governance activities.

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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• HCPC registration.

Experience

• Post-qualification experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care (including ABI/TBI).
• Well-developed clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to person-centred practice.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Enthusiasm for developing skills, embracing innovation, and contributing to service improvement.

Disclosure and additional information

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 details

Active Care Group

Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Birmingham

West Midlands

B28 8SR

Employer's website: https://activecaregroup.co.uk/