Women's Team Graduate Physiotherapist

To support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services within an elite Women’s Football environment. The role will assist in injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of players, contributing to player availability and long-term athlete development under the supervision of a senior member of staff.

This is an exciting time to join the Women’s Team.

• Professionalism: Always acting with integrity and respect to the badge in a competent and reliable manner.
• Togetherness: Working collaboratively through high levels of communication in a manner that supports an environment where everyone feels included, respected and valued.
• Opportunity: Providing fair and equitable chances to all individuals by encouraging a growth mindset through empowering the natural abilities of others in service of the overall mission.
• Team First: Prioritising the team beyond personal or individual interests.

• Assist in the delivery of physiotherapy services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Support the design and delivery of individualised rehabilitation programmes aligned with best practice and performance demands.
• Assist with injury prevention strategies in collaboration with strength & conditioning and medical staff.
• Contribute to return-to-play planning within a multidisciplinary process.
• Provide support for pitch-side medical and emergency cover for training sessions and matches as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate medical records in line with data protection, confidentiality, and clinical governance standards.
• Communicate effectively with senior staff regarding player availability and progression.
• Support ongoing monitoring of player health, load tolerance, and injury trends.
• Assist in the organisation and daily running of the medical department.
• Adhere to club medical policies, FA regulations, and WSL medical requirements.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• Adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• Promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

• Essential: BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy or in progress.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or in progress.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) or in progress.
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
• ITMMiF Qualified (or willingness to obtain).
• Safeguarding and DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• UK Anti-Doping Introduction to Clean Sport certificate (or willingness to complete).

• Desirable: Experience working in a sports or team environment.
• Experience managing musculoskeletal injuries in athletes.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary team environments.
• A keen interest in elite Women’s Football.

• Developing clinical reasoning and hands-on treatment skills.
• Strong willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Player-centered and evidence-based approach.
• High standards of professionalism and clinical integrity.
• Collaborative team member within an integrated performance model.
• Calm and effective under pressure.
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and the growth of Women’s Football.

• Free onsite parking.
• Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets (subject to availability).
• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
• Discounts at the club Superstore.
• Access to Health Cash Plan with Simplyhealth.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
• Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
• Paid day’s leave on your birthday.