Lead Occupational Therapist | York

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. Are you an ambitious Occupational Therapist ready to shape the future of neurorehabilitation? Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York — part of the Active Neuro division of Active Care Group — is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to join our innovative, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team. From NHS referrals to private and medicolegal clients, our work isn’t limited by a 12-week window — giving you the freedom to work toward meaningful, longer-term goals. Here, goal setting goes beyond “basic function”. Whether it’s baking with the kids, returning to the driving range, or reconnecting with long-held passions, we focus on what truly matters to each individual — person-centred, holistic and realistic rehabilitation that restores not just independence, but joy and identity. Our caseload spans neurological conditions, polytrauma, amputation and catastrophic injury, and our therapists are equipped with cutting-edge rehab technology including Luna, Exo Motus and Arm Motus to support innovative, high-level interventions. We’re expanding our service to provide outpatient pathways across all Active Neuro sites, ensuring continuity of care beyond discharge and wider community access for those who don’t require inpatient support. What makes Active Neuro different? Your voice genuinely matters. We value creativity, professional autonomy and new ideas. Our therapists are key drivers in service development, supported by cross-site forums, strong peer networks, and opportunities to collaborate with partners like Headway and the Spinal Injuries Association. You’ll also benefit from personalised CPD pathways and access to conferences, networking events and specialist training – from functional upper and lower limb rehabilitation, cognitive and perceptual retraining, and activities of daily living (ADL) recovery, to splinting, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and neuropsychologically-informed interventions. Please note – this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications. The role: 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 patients, carers and other involved professionals (e.g., occupational therapy assistants, 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 About you: We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate professional who: Is HCPC registered Brings extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation or related complex care settings Demonstrates strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, guide and support a multidisciplinary team Thrives on innovation and is committed to delivering outstanding, life-changing outcomes for our clients 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: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr