Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
We are offering the successful candidate a £5000 welcome bonus plus a relocation package of up to £8000
Active Neuro is seeking an exceptional Head of Therapies to lead our specialist neurorehabilitation service at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre. This senior therapist role is perfect for a clinical leader who thrives on driving innovation, delivering excellent patient outcomes, and advancing rehabilitation practice.

You will lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team while maintaining a clinical caseload of 25%, modelling advanced therapeutic practice. You will own assessment and admissions, ensuring timely, high-quality decisions that drive excellent patient outcomes and support service growth. You will work with robotic exoskeletons, anti-gravity treadmills, and advanced upper and lower limb technologies, pioneering the use of assistive technology in rehabilitation.You will drive outcomes measurement and UKROC reporting to evidence clinical impact and demonstrate value to payers.

This role requires specialist expertise in neurological rehabilitation and experience leading services within a private or insurance-funded model of care. If you are passionate about innovation, patient outcomes, and leading a team to deliver exceptional rehabilitation, this is the opportunity to make a real impact.

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: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 a year plus a £5k Welcome Bonus and up to £8k relocation package
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: L0042-26-0166
Job locations: Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Hothfield, Kent, TN26 1AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic, professional, and operational leadership for Therapy Services within Active Neuro.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing MDT, fostering clinical excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a specialist clinical caseload (25%), modelling advanced neurorehabilitation practice.
• Oversee pre-admission assessments and rehabilitation pathways, ensuring timely, outcome-focused decision-making.
• Drive a culture that embraces advanced rehabilitation technologies, including robotics, exoskeletons, and anti-gravity treadmills.
• Use outcome data and UKROC reporting to optimise pathways, demonstrate clinical impact, and support service sustainability.
• Work closely with insurers, commissioners, and external stakeholders, providing expert clinical insight.
• Lead on quality, governance, and audit activity, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and patient-centred care.

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC) with extensive post-qualification experience.

Experience
Essential

• Advanced clinical expertise in neurological and/or spinal rehabilitation.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a private or insurance-funded rehabilitation service.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in assessment, admissions, pathway management, and outcome measurement.
• Passionate about innovation, advanced rehabilitation technologies, and improving patient outcomes.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Active Care Group
Address: Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Hothfield, Kent, TN26 1AZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Kerry Childs, kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk