Lead Physiotherapist - Womens First Team

Please enter your search criteria below and select Find jobs. Job profile for Lead Physiotherapist – Womens First Team Lead Physiotherapist – Womens First Team Closing date: 06/07/2025. Apply online The job requirements are detailed below, including skills, qualifications, and memberships necessary for this role. Job details Job category/type: Training Ground Date posted: 26/06/2025 Job reference: REQ000405 Job description Location: Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ Contract Type: Full-time Salary/ROP: Competitive Deadline: 9th July 2025 About us We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League club with over 160 years of history. Our sites include our London office, Selhurst Park stadium, and our Training Ground/Academy. We foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, and high standards, aiming to grow and diversify both our team on the pitch and our staff off the pitch. About this role We seek a highly skilled Physiotherapist to lead our medical team for the Women\’s First Team. You will provide high-quality physiotherapy services, make injury assessments, and collaborate with the medical team on treatment, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. You will also support match day medical services and organize screening programs as needed. Flexibility and teamwork are essential, as you will travel with the team for fixtures. Responsibilities Medical care and injury rehabilitation for players Manage the medical department Develop injury prevention strategies Evaluate and diagnose injuries, plan treatment and rehab Create recovery plans with coaching staff Maintain accurate medical records and report on injured players Collaborate on conditioning and fitness programs Ensure medical equipment is maintained and available Provide medical coverage for all fixtures, including travel Attend medical appointments with players Stay updated with sports medicine developments Manage injuries typical in professional women\’s football Perform other duties as assigned Uphold club policies on health, safety, safeguarding, and equality Experience, Skills, and Qualifications Essential: Registered with HCPC Appropriate medical indemnity for treating FA WSL and FA WC players Full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification (Level 5 ATMMiF) Annual ATMMiF re-accreditation At least 4 years in elite sport Experience managing a medical team Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc/MSc) 3-5 years post-graduate musculoskeletal experience Desirable: Experience in elite women\’s sports Postgraduate Sports Medicine qualification Pitch rehab experience UKAD Clean Sport Advisor qualification Benefits Match day ticket Reward and discount schemes Health and wellbeing programs Discounts in retail and gyms Charity volunteering day Travel season ticket loan Incremental holiday allowance Our commitment to equality We promote diversity and equal opportunities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all staff and stakeholders. Reasonable adjustments We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. Contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk for adjustments or further info. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and require relevant background checks, including DBS. #J-18808-Ljbffr