As a Lead First Team Physiotherapist, you’ll play a pivotal role in Diagnostics, Injury and illness prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation for our first-team squad. Working under the Head Physiotherapist, you’ll:
- Lead in the diagnosis and planning of rehabilitation programmes following injury and illnesses.
- Deliver individualised rehabilitation programmes to maximise player availability.
- Drive injury and illness prevention strategies as part of a collaborative Medical and Performance Department.
- Assist in managing club emergency action planning & processes
- Provide match-day medical cover (home & away).
- Collaborate with Performance and Coaching staff in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintain up-to-date medical records and contribute to evidence-based practice.
- Assist in the production and maintenance of Medical Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Support the medical injury and illness audit.
About The Candidate
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
- 5+ years’ experience in elite sport
- Strong clinical skills in MSK injury management and rehabilitation.
- Excellent communicator and collaborator, with demonstrable experience of working within an MDT.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, competitive setting.
- MSc in Sports Medicine, Advanced Physiotherapy or Strength and Conditioning (or working towards).
- Multisport experience at Elite level and/ or extensive experience working in the football environment
- Experience of supporting senior athlete
About The Club
About Stockport County
Founded in 1883, Stockport County are one of the country’s longest established football clubs. Initially formed as Heaton Norris Rovers, the Club officially became Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport and have been based at Edgeley Park since 1902.
Competing at the highest levels of the football pyramid, we are committed to excellence both on and off the pitch. Our high-performance culture is built on innovation, teamwork, and a relentless focus on player and staff development.
As part of our growing Medical Department, you’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art Carrington Training Centre, supporting our players to achieve peak performance.
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