Lead Occupational Therapist

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.Main duties of the jobOur service at Hunters Moor Neurological Care Centre in Birmingham is in the process of transitioning to Active Neuro - the newly launched division of Active Care Group.Active Neuro provides specialist rehabilitation for adults across the UK with neurological conditions resulting from injury, illness or disease. We are committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, and empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.Active Neuro has invested heavily in the refurbishment of our existing service and the implementation of state-of-the-art robotic technology to enhance the outcomes we deliver to our clients. A full suite of technology the Luna EMG Premium and the ExoMotus M4 are enabling therapists to provide intensive goal orientated rehabilitation.Recovery isn't just about the individual - it is a journey that involves family, friends, and an entire community of support.We are now looking for a Lead Occupational Therapist to join this exceptional team. If you're passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after life-changing neurological events, and you want to work in a centre where your skills make a tangible difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.Please note: This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.About usActive 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 responsibilitiesThe role:As our Lead Occupational Therapist, you will:Lead and manage the Occupational Therapy team, ensuring effective delivery of the highly specialist Occupational Therapy serviceWork as an autonomous practitioner to plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseloadWork closely with patients and their family/carers to encourage participation in the therapeutic processProvide supervision, teaching, and appraisal for junior occupational therapists, assistants, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary teamContribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy serviceDevelop Occupational therapy Treatment programmes in collaboration with patients, carers and other involved professionals (e.g. occupational therapy assistants, support workers) to be carried out as appropriateParticipating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the management and reporting of incidentsEnsure a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholdersParticipate in the process of positively supporting and inspiring colleagues within the service to improve standards and quality and to develop professional practiceKeep people safe from harm and protect their human rightsWhat to look forward to:Birthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA salary sacrificeAegon 5% matched pensionAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer 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 GroupPerson SpecificationQualificationsHCPC registrationExperienceExperience of working at Band 7 level in a neurorehabilitation settingAbility to manage a complex case load independently with proven expertise in the field of neurorehabilitationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer nameActive Care GroupAddressHunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation CentreHunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre #J-18808-Ljbffr