Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist

Job Title: Football Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

Full-Time | Permanent

About the Club

We are an ambitious football club dedicated to delivering high-performance standards across all areas of the game. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Football Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist to join our medical and performance department.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a professional football environment, supporting player health, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance optimisation.

Role Overview

The Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care of players across the club. Working closely with coaching, sports science, and medical staff, the successful candidate will ensure players are physically prepared to perform at their highest level.

The role requires excellent clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced sporting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of player injuries.

• Deliver pitch-side emergency aid and match-day medical support.

• Develop and implement individual rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes.

• Monitor player wellness, recovery, and injury prevention strategies.

• Liaise closely with coaching staff regarding player availability and physical condition.

• Maintain accurate medical records and injury reports.

• Assist with screening, physical testing, and monitoring processes.

• Support players with recovery protocols, mobility work, and injury management.

• Ensure medical equipment and treatment areas are maintained to professional standards.

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary performance team. Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy.

• HCPC and CSP registration (or equivalent governing body registration).

• Experience working within football or elite sport.

• Excellent knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation practices.

• Current Emergency Aid / ATMMiF qualification (or willingness to obtain).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work week days, evenings, weekends, and match-days.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience in professional football.

• FA Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF).

• Experience with GPS monitoring and athlete load management.

• Strength & Conditioning knowledge or qualifications. Personal Attributes

• Professional and highly organised.

• Calm under pressure and able to make informed decisions quickly.

• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.

• Passionate about player care and performance enhancement.

• Committed to continuous professional development.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a professional football environment.

• Collaborative and ambitious culture.

• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role, along with two professional references to: ***email_hidden***

We are happy to have an informal discussion about the role before applying. Please email ***email_hidden*** and leave your mobile number and we’ll be in touch.

Application Deadline: Ongoing until position is filled.