PGA Therapist/Physiotherapist – Tottenham Hotspur Women

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history. We offer world‑class facilities: In 2019, we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation.

Role Purpose

Support the Healthcare, Performance, and rehabilitation of all U16s and U14s Academy players at Tottenham Hotspur PGA. To become embedded in an exciting wider Medical Team which strives to achieve optimal results in all areas of Sports Medicine and aligns itself with the performance strategies of the club and the Women’s Team. Develop and establish effective working practices within the Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Time Academy Physio/Therapist supporting the U21s/16s/14s PGA Women Players.
• To play a key role in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured players.
• Oversee ETC programme.
• To work in an MDT with other performance services and technical staff to ensure there is a holistic approach to player development and care.
• To be present at all Academy training and matches, both home and away, providing pitch side cover as required.
• To create successful and professional relationships with staff whilst maintaining professional distance from playing staff at all times.
• To communicate directly and professionally with parents and players to ensure all parties are happy with ongoing issues and treatments as appropriate.
• To ensure all venue EAPs are updated and shared with other staff on site as well as any opposition teams.
• To ensure all medical equipment is maintained and updated with the department’s Medical Lead.
• Comfortable working with the full spectrum of injuries you would expect in women’s high‑performance environment.
• Play an active role in the delivery of recovery sessions following games.
• Help to maintain an audit of injuries within our Women’s Teams.
• Keep accurate medical records using a computerised notes system and carry out annual medicals on each individual player.
• Promote anti‑doping policies in line with WADA.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children.
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A BSc in Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or Physiotherapy.
• BASRaT or CSP (HCPC) Registered.
• An extensive and up‑to‑date CPD portfolio.
• Current ITMIFF or ATMMiF qualification desirable.
• Current and valid driving licence.

Skills & Experience

• Postgraduate experience in Sports.
• Be a good role model for staff and players in the elite sport environment in terms of knowledge, behaviour and development.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to multi‑task and manage situations in a calm and ordered fashion.
• Experience of providing elite therapy services based on the principles of human performance and how they relate to clinical sports medicine either FT or PT.
• Comfortable practicing autonomously but aware of own knowledge depth and not afraid to share ideas and seek advice.
• Always maintain high professional standards and conform to expected behaviours in terms of clinical practice and confidentiality.
• Be willing and able to travel away from home including to international tours and tournaments, including weekends, bank holidays, and evening work.
• Demonstrates good work ethic and high output.
• Highly motivated and engaged in their role, with the ability to generate ideas independently and then discuss and implement with a MDT dynamic.
• Strong rehabilitation skills to take athletes from plinth to pitch.
• Passionate to be part of developing the next generation of Tottenham Hotspur Players and demonstrable interest in the physical development of elite academy players.

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.