Lead Occupational Therapist Neuro

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 lead a team, drive innovation, and transform neurorehabilitation outcomes?

Be part of something groundbreaking.

Active Neuro— the specialist division of Active Care Group-is 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 24/24 therapy model.

Active Neuro brings together Active Care Group’s specialist neurological rehabilitation services, combining expert clinical practice, advanced rehabilitation technology and a 24-hour therapeutic approach to deliver outstanding outcomes for people with acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and other complex neurological conditions.

Our philosophy is simple – rehabilitation doesn’t stop when a therapy session ends. Every interaction is an opportunity to maximise recovery. Through collaborative multidisciplinary working, personalised rehabilitation programmes and innovative technology, we help people regain independence and achieve meaningful goals.

Set within the beautiful 12-acre grounds of a manor house in Kent, Our purpose-built rehabilitation unit delivers intensive, goal-led rehabilitation for individuals with significant physical, cognitive and communication needs. Every person receives a personalised rehabilitation programme, with our expert multidisciplinary team working together to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care.

Alongside specialist physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy and nursing, we utilise advanced rehabilitation technologies, including robotic upper limb therapy and EMG biofeedback, to maximise recovery, improve function and help people achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.

As part of our transition to Active Neuro, the therapy service is evolving into a seven-day model of care to better support the rehabilitation needs of our clients. As a result, occasional pre-arranged weekend working will be required. You will also be expected to work Bank Holidays as required by the service, with enhanced pay provided in line with company policy.

• 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…