Job summary
Come and join the one of 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
*We are offering a £5,000 welcome bonus for this role*
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of rehabilitation?
At Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, were searching for a dynamic Lead Occupational Therapist to guide our talented OT team and drive outstanding patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced OT who is ready to step into a leadership role - balancing team management, service development, and a small but rewarding clinical caseload.
You'll have the autonomy to shape how the OT service is delivered, supported by a well-provisioned team, and the flexibility to use your expertise where it makes the most impact.
At Blackheath, every day is about rebuilding lives and creating success stories. We specialise in supporting people with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions, providing patient-centred rehabilitation that transforms futures.
Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be working:
Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.
The role:
As our Lead OT, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead with impact: Manage, mentor, and inspire our Occupational Therapy team, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Clinical leadership: Hold a small caseload with a focus on complex needs, guiding your team through best practice approaches.
- Shape the service: Drive service development, contribute to strategy, and champion continuous improvement.
- Support others: Provide supervision, teaching, and professional development for junior staff and students.
- Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with patients, families, carers, and the wider MDT to deliver truly holistic rehabilitation.
- Quality and safety: Lead on clinical governance, audit, and risk management to keep standards high and people safe.
What to look forward to:
- Free Lunch on Duty
- Birthday off
- 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
- Active Reward App 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be working:
Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.
The role:
As our Lead OT, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead with impact: Manage, mentor, and inspire our Occupational Therapy team, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Clinical leadership: Hold a small caseload with a focus on complex needs, guiding your team through best practice approaches.
- Shape the service: Drive service development, contribute to strategy, and champion continuous improvement.
- Support others: Provide supervision, teaching, and professional development for junior staff and students.
- Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with patients, families, carers, and the wider MDT to deliver truly holistic rehabilitation.
- Quality and safety: Lead on clinical governance, audit, and risk management to keep standards high and people safe.
What to look forward to:
- Free Lunch on Duty
- Birthday off
- 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
- Active Reward App 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
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in neurological rehabilitation or related fields
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Passionate about innovation and committed to achieving outstanding patient outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in neurological rehabilitation or related fields
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Passionate about innovation and committed to achieving outstanding patient outcomes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
