ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST READY TO LEAD A TEAM, DRIVE INNOVATION, AND TRANSFORM NEUROREHABILITATION OUTCOMES?

Be part of something groundbreaking. Active Neuro the soon to be launched, specialist division of Active Care Groupis at the forefront of redefining neurorehabilitation in the UK and we’re currently seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7 equivalent) to join our team at Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
This is a senior clinical role offering the opportunity to shape the direction and delivery of occupational therapy within a specialist neurorehabilitation service, supporting individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury and other complex neurological conditions.
You’ll lead a dedicated Occupational Therapy team, influence interdisciplinary working across the service, and help embed cutting-edge rehabilitation technology as part of our 24/7 therapy model.

THE ROLE:

As our Lead Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Occupational Therapy team.
• Deliver expert, evidence-based assessment and intervention for individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Take a key role in shaping service development, clinical pathways, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the professional development of the OT team through supervision, training, and mentorship.
• Work collaboratively within the MDT to ensure a consistent, person-centred, and outcome-driven rehabilitation journey.
• Champion the use of advanced rehabilitation technologies as part of our 24-hour therapy model.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights.

For this role, you’ll need:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Significant post-registration experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care (including ABI/TBI)
• Demonstrable leadership ability and experience of managing or supervising therapy teams
• Advanced clinical reasoning and confident decision-making in complex neurorehabilitation cases
• A passion for service development, innovation, and delivering measurable patient outcome
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DB