Specialist Occupational Therapist - Blackheath

Active Care Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on duty

25 days + bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

Salary sacrifice pension (Aegon 5% mat

Medicash Health Plan for you and your

family

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a large neurorehabilitation team in Greater London. You will deliver evidence-based OT interventions grounded in neuroplasticity, manage a complex caseload as a key worker, and contribute to MDT planning and discharge support across a multi-disciplinary service.

Benefits include enhanced training, DBS support, and a collaborative leadership structure focused on patient-centred rehabilitation and quality

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation settings.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload.
• Experience working within an MDT.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to undergo DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT interventions grounded in neuroplasticity and motor relearning.
• Manage a complex caseload and act as a Key Worker for patients’ rehabilitation journeys.
• Contribute to diagnosis, problem formulation and rehabilitation planning as part of the MDT.
• Plan and support safe discharges, including prescribing and providing equipment where needed.
• Maintain high standards of clinical records and communication with patients, families and the MDT.
• Supervise junior staff, assistants and students; participate in in-service training.
• Take part in service developments and occasional cover at nearby Chislehurst site.

Skills

HCPC-registered

Occupational Therapy

Neurorehabilitation

Complex caseload

MDT coordination

Supervision

Job description

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 neurorehabilitation 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 principlesManage and prioritise a complex caseload, acting as a Key Worker for patients to coordinate their rehabilitation journeyContribute to diagnosis, problem formulation, and rehabilitation planning as part of an MDTPlan and support safe discharges, including prescribing and providing equipment where neededMaintain high standards of clinical records and ensure timely, effective communication with patients, families, the MDT, and external agenciesSupervise junior staff, assistants, and students and contribute to in-service trainingTake part in service developments and may occasionally provide cover at our nearby Chislehurst sitePerson Specification:HCPC-registered Occupational TherapistExperience working within a neurorehabilitation settingConfident managing a complex caseload and delivering patient-centred interventionsMotivated, collaborative, and committed to delivering 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:Free lunch when on duty25 days plus bank holidaysJoin 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/