Specialist Occupational Therapist

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.

Active Neuro, the specialist division of Active Care Group, is transforming neurorehabilitation in the UKand we're looking for Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our team in Birmingham, supporting adults with acquired or traumatic brain injury, neurological conditions, and complex needs, helping them regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.

We're investing in our existing service to make a real difference for our clients. You'll have access to cutting-edge rehabilitation technology such as Luna Robotic EMG, Exo Motus, and Arm Motus to support integrated, creative therapy approaches. With the freedom to focus on long-term, person-centred goals, you can help clients achieve things that really matter to themwhether that's baking a cake, rediscovering a passion for art, or gardening independently.

You'll be part of a highly supportive network, collaborating with peers across Active Neuro, sharing expertise, and benefiting from mentorship. There's also a strong focus on professional development, with personalised CPD tailored to your interestswhether that's functional rehab, cognitive and perceptual retraining, ADL recovery, or neuropsychologically-informed practice.

Being part of Active Neuro also gives you access to internal and external professional networks, including opportunities to collaborate with organisations such as Headway and the Spinal Injuries Association, attend conferences, and engage with wider innovations in neurorehabilitation.

If you're a creative, motivated Occupational Therapist who wants to make a genuine, lasting impact and help shape a pioneering service, this is the opportunity for you.

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

The role:

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Manage a varied caseload, providing specialist OT input tailored to individual goals.
• Keep up to date with current treatment approaches and contribute to service improvement initiatives within your specialist area.
• Support the integration of specialist rehabilitation technologies into everyday practice, aligned with our 24-hour rehabilitation model.
• Participate in audits and assist with monitoring and evaluating service effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff when needed, especially in complex cases.
• Follow and promote risk management and safety procedures consistently.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with colleagues, visitors, and carers.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects, outcome measurement, and clinical governance activities.

About you:

We're looking for a skilled, compassionate professional with:

• HCPC registration.
• Post-qualification experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care (including ABI/TBI).
• Well-developed clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to person-centred practice.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Enthusiasm for developing skills, embracing innovation, and contributing to service improvement.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS.

We 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:

• 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