Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

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.

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: 28 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £53,190 to £55,365 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: L0042-26-0191
• Job locations: Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, London, Greater London, SE10 8AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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 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

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