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.

Are you an experienced Neurological Physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your clinical leadership career?

Join Active Neuro, the specialist neurological division of Active Care Group, as our full-time Lead Physiotherapist at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Kent.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead physiotherapy within a specialist neurological rehabilitation service, delivering technology-enhanced, evidence-based care that helps individuals with complex neurological conditions maximise their recovery and independence across the full rehabilitation pathway, including both inpatient and outpatient services

Main duties of the job
About Active Neuro
Active Neuro brings together Active Care Group's specialist neurological rehabilitation services, combining expert clinical practice, advanced rehabilitation technology and a 24-hour therapeutic approach to deliver outstanding outcomes for people with acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and other complex neurological conditions.

Our philosophy is simple rehabilitation doesn't stop when a therapy session ends. Every interaction is an opportunity to maximise recovery. Through collaborative multidisciplinary working, personalised rehabilitation programmes and innovative technology, we help people regain independence and achieve meaningful goals.

About Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Set within the beautiful 12-acre grounds of a manor house in Kent, Our purpose-built rehabilitation unit delivers intensive, goal-led rehabilitation for individuals with significant physical, cognitive and communication needs. Every person receives a personalised rehabilitation programme, with our expert multidisciplinary team working together to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care.

Alongside specialist physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy and nursing, we utilise advanced rehabilitation technologies, including robotic upper limb therapy and EMG biofeedback, to maximise recovery, improve function and help people achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.

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: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £51,256 to £56,009 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: L0042-26-0158
Job locations: Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Bethersden Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Role
As Lead Physiotherapist, you will combine expert clinical practice with day-to-day leadership of the physiotherapy service. You'll manage a complex neurological caseload while supporting and developing colleagues, driving continuous improvement and helping to embed best practice across the service. Working as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll play an integral role in delivering outstanding rehabilitation outcomes for the people in our care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex neuro and respiratory assessments and treatment.
• Integrating advanced technologies (robotics, EMG tools, digital monitoring).
• Driving service development, audits, and quality improvement.
• Supervising and mentoring physiotherapy staff and assistants.
• Acting as a key MDT contributor for goal setting and discharge planning.
• Delivering training, translating research, and fostering evidence-based practice.
• Develop, implement and oversee individualised physiotherapy treatment plans, ensuring clear rehabilitation programmes are in place to support delivery by Therapy Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Provide appropriate delegation, supervision and clinical guidance to ensure therapeutic interventions are delivered safely, effectively and in line with patient goals, evidence-based practice and agreed clinical outcomes.

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
Experience
Essential

• Confident in clinical decision-making and managing complex patient needs.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for developing others.
• Technologically minded with a drive for innovation and service improvement.
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator with a patient-first approach.

Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with extensive experience in neurological and respiratory rehabilitation.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Active Care Group
Address: Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Bethersden Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1AZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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

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