Sports Medicine & Science Operations Lead (Therapy & Rehabilitation) in Manchester

Basketball England is seeking an experienced and values-led Sports Medicine and Science Operations Lead (Physiotherapy) to manage and deliver the day-to-day sports medicine and science provision across the England Talent Pathway (Aspire, EDP/DiSE, and ETP). This role is primarily operational and delivery-focused, responsible for the coordination, administration, and practical implementation of athlete health, welfare, and performance support services across pathway environments. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Strength & Conditioning Lead, BE Pathway staff, GB Basketball, and a multidisciplinary network of practitioners, the postholder will ensure that medical, sports science, and physical performance activity is integrated, safe, consistent, and aligned with national and GB requirements.

The role will also support the education and upskilling of a wide range of stakeholders aligned to Basketball England, including coaches, athletes, parents, practitioners, and pathway staff. This will include the delivery and coordination of practical education related to athlete health, welfare, injury prevention, physical development, and safe training practices, delivered in collaboration with the Strength & Conditioning Lead and other performance staff.

The role requires strong clinical credibility, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple operational workstreams while remaining hands‐on within performance environments.

• Coordinate and service quarterly Clinical Governance meetings with the Chief Medical Officer, supporting agenda preparation, minutes, action tracking, and follow‐up relating to injury trends, medical records, anti‐doping compliance, safeguarding, and athlete welfare.
• Organise and support monthly Significant Event Analysis (SEA) meetings, ensuring documentation, learning capture, and action tracking are completed in line with policy.
• Implement, maintain, and administer BE medical and welfare policies, SOPs, EAPs, and NOPs in line with BE, GB Basketball, and UK Sport standards.
• Monitor and track mandatory training and compliance requirements for all medical, sports science, and strength and conditioning staff, including safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, and UKAD.
• Support the practical embedding of equality, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding best practice across all medical and physical performance delivery environments.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of medical, physical, and performance screening programmes in collaboration with the Strength & Conditioning Lead and in line with BE policy and CMO guidance.
• Maintain high standards of medical documentation, EMR completeness, audit readiness, and follow‐up, ensuring confidentiality and data protection requirements are met.
• Manage injury access pathways, escalation processes, and return‐to‐play and return‐to‐performance workflows in collaboration with the Strength & Conditioning Lead across camps and competitions.
• Deliver and administer standardised medical and physical performance workflows for camps and clinics, including intake processes, consent, incident reporting, SEA documentation, and escalation pathways.
• Support the operational planning of sports medicine, sports science, and strength and conditioning provision across the annual BE Talent calendar, working closely with the Strength & Conditioning Lead to ensure integrated delivery.
• Coordinate medical and physical performance staffing rotas, venue risk assessments, and Emergency Action Plan coverage for all events.
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of DiSE Partnership delivery, supporting quality assurance of athlete medical and physical performance services against BE and GB standards.
• Support alignment of BE medical, sports science, and strength and conditioning operational processes with GB Basketball requirements, including selection, safeguarding, anti‐doping, and data sharing.
• Prepare and contribute to injury, screening, physical performance, and risk‐summary reporting for the GB Head of Sports Medicine & Science.
• Assist with the delivery of England‐to‐GB transition processes, working with the Strength & Conditioning Lead to support effective handover and continuity of care.
• Act as a medical and performance operations point of contact for Basketball England with venues, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate the annual injury and illness audit across the England Talent Pathway, working with the Strength & Conditioning Lead to contextualise findings alongside physical performance data where appropriate.
• Translate data and insight into clear, practical guidance and educational content for coaches, athletes, parents, and practitioners, delivered through workshops, briefings, resources, and digital formats, and signposting to BE and GB resources.
• Contribute to evidence‐informed practice and continuous service improvement across medical, sports science, and physical performance provision.
• Support appraisal and performance review processes for medical, sports science, and strength and conditioning associates, gathering feedback and documentation with input from the CMO and Strength & Conditioning Lead.
• Provide day‐to‐day professional support and operational coordination for practitioners working across the pathway.
• Maintain operational dashboards covering screenings, injuries, physical performance, incidents, compliance, and documentation, ensuring accurate records, timely updates, and high administrative standards.

• A degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitator or equivalent.
• Current professional registration (HCPC, SST, BASRat).
• RCS Prehospital qualification (or willing to complete), including trauma management and defibrillator use.
• Desirable – Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Sports Physiotherapy, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Performance Science, or a related discipline.
• Desirable – Qualifications and/or demonstrable experience in education or teaching, including delivery of workshops, coach education, practitioner development, or athlete and parent education within sport, health, or performance settings.
• Minimum 5 years post‐graduate experience in elite or talent performance sport.
• Experience implementing and administering clinical governance processes, including SOPs, EAPs, and medical policies.
• Experience working collaboratively with strength and conditioning and sports science practitioners.
• Strong applied understanding of sports medicine, physiotherapy, and performance support within elite and talent sport environments.
• Practical knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management, and medical compliance frameworks.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding, GDPR, confidentiality, and athlete welfare responsibilities.
• Desirable – Experience working within UKSI or UK Sport aligned systems or national governing body talent pathways.
• Desirable – Experience supporting or coordinating practitioners across medical and physical performance disciplines.
• Desirable – Experience contributing to audit, service evaluation, or applied research activity.
• Desirable – Good working understanding of strength and conditioning principles and physical performance planning.
• Ability to manage and integrate medical, screening, injury, and physical performance data in collaboration with sports science and strength and conditioning colleagues.
• Strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills within multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to communicate complex medical and physical performance information in a clear, practical, and educational manner to a range of stakeholder groups.
• Confidence operating autonomously in delivery‐focused, time‐pressured performance settings.
• Demonstrable commitment to CPD and professional development.
• Strong competence in medical record systems, data management, and reporting.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and up‐to‐date safeguarding certification.
• Appropriate Professional Indemnity.
• A flexible attitude to working, willing to work evenings and weekends as a result of the nature of the role and event timings.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within integrated medical and performance teams.
• Commitment to Basketball England's values, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and the highest standards of governance and conduct.
• Full Driving Licence.

We're working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the basketball community in England, where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We make all employment decisions regardless of age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Basketball England is an equal opportunities employer.

Research shows that some people don't apply for a role if they feel they do not meet 100% of the person specification. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel you don't meet every requirement in the job description. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. We encourage you to highlight what you can bring to the role and if this role excites you, we look forward to receiving your application.