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Main duties of the job
Are you ready to take your expertise in neurorehabilitation to the next level and lead the transformation of a pioneering service?
Our Birmingham centre is transitioning to Active Neuro, the newly launched division of Active Care Group, providing specialist neurological rehabilitation for adults living with complex neurological conditions. This is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of a specialist neurological rehabilitation service at a pivotal stage in its journey.
We're looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapist who sees opportunity where others see challenge. Someone who is passionate about building high-performing teams, embedding clinical excellence, and creating a rehabilitation service recognised for outstanding patient outcomes.
You'll join at a time of significant investment across our neurorehabilitation division, with the opportunity to influence not only the therapy team, but the future direction of the service itself including being instrumental in designing and developing a brand-new, state-of-the-art neurorehabilitation gym, incorporating advanced rehabilitation technology and innovative treatment approaches.
If you're passionate about leading people, shaping services, and delivering exceptional person-centred neurorehabilitation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping define the future of Active Neuro.
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: 23 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £52,051 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: L0042-26-0162
- Job locations: Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8SR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Occupational Therapy team, ensuring effective delivery of the highly specialist Occupational Therapy service
- Work as an autonomous practitioner to plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload
- Work closely with clients and their family/carers to encourage participation in the therapeutic process
- Provide supervision, teaching, and appraisal for junior occupational therapists, assistants, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service
- Develop Occupational therapy Treatment programmes in collaboration with clients, carers and other involved professionals (e.g. Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant, Support Workers) to be carried out as appropriate
- Participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the management and reporting of incidents
- Ensure a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in the process of positively supporting and inspiring colleagues within the service to improve standards and quality and to develop professional practice
- Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
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
- 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
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation or related complex care settings
- Strong leadership skills, inspiring and motivating a multidisciplinary team
- Passionate about innovation and delivering outstanding, life-changing outcomes for our clients
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
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This advert is for Lead Occupational Therapist - Service Transformation with Active Care Group in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £52,051 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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