Specialist Occupational Therapist

Active Care Group; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch on duty

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist at Blackheath to deliver evidence-based neurorehabilitation. You will manage a complex caseload, coordinating multidisciplinary input and ensuring patient-centred goal attainment.

The role involves planed discharges, DBS clearance and close liaison with families and external agencies. Strong clinical governance, ongoing professional development and support from a large complex-care provider underpin this opportunity,

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC-registered as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation settings is essential.
• Capable of managing a complex caseload and delivering patient-centred interventions.
• Motivated, collaborative and committed to achieving meaningful outcomes.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based OT interventions grounded in neuroplasticity and motor relearning.
• Act as a Key Worker to coordinate rehabilitation journeys for patients.
• Contribute to diagnosis, problem formulation and rehab planning as part of an MDT.
• Plan safe discharges and arrange equipment as needed.
• Maintain high standards of clinical records and communicate with patients, families, MDT and external agencies.

Skills

HCPC-registered

Neurorehabilitation

Caseload management

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Job description

Job title: Specialist Occupational Therapist - Blackheath
Employment: Active Care Group
Source: itrent
Reference: REQ0022175
Location: Blackheath, SE10 8AD
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Contract type: Not stated
Department: Not stated
Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, part of Active Care Group, is a specialist neurourorehabilitation service with 39 beds,, delivering high-quality rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions.
We support individuals with Level 1 and Level 2 rehabilitation needs, including those with a combination of physical, cognitive, behavioural, and psychosocial challenges.. Rehabilitation is delivered through a coordinated multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice, structured care pathways, and goal-oriented, patient-centred outcomes.
We pride ourselves on a collaborative and supportive team culture, underpinned by strong clinical governance and a commitment to continuous service improvement—ensuring patients receive safe, effective rehabilitation that maximises independence and quality of life. We are currently looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

The role:

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Deliver safe, innovative, evidence-based OT interventions grounded in neuroplasticity and motor re-learning principles
• Manage and prioritise a complex caseload, acting as a Key Worker for patients to coordinate their rehabilitation journey
• Contribute to diagnosis, problem formulation, and rehabilitation planning as part of an MDT
• Plan and support safe discharges, including prescribing and providing equipment where needed
• Maintain high standards of clinical records and ensure timely, effective communication with patients, families, the the MDT, and external agencies
• Supervise junior staff, assistants, and students and contribute to in-service training
• Take part in service developments and may occasionally provide cover at our nearby Chislehurst site

Person Specification:

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Experience working within a neurorehabilitation setting
• Confident managing a complex caseload and delivering patient-centred interventions
• Motivated, collaborative, and committed to delivering meaningful outcomes
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We 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:

• Free lunch when on duty
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• 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

Take a look around the company
https://activecaregroup.co.uk/

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.