Working with the RFU means being part of the \'bigger picture\' at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people\'s lives, we\'d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Physiotherapist to join our Medical team as a contractor.
Job Title : Consultant Red Roses Physiotherapist
Department
: Professional Rugby Department (PRD)
Reports to
: Red Roses Team Doctor
Relationships
: Further to the direct line report, the post-holder must develop productive working relationships with: England Red Roses physiotherapists, management team and players
Rate of Pay
: £385 per day
Location
: Homebased
Travel Requirements
: Allianz Stadium, camps, etc.
Engagement Type
: Contractor status. Required attendance at England Red Roses training camps, 6 Nations and Nations Championship tournament phases of the season.
Application Information:
- Please submit a CV and cover letter (no anonymisation required due to the nature of this vacancy - please do
NOT
submit anonymised documents). - This role will close at 5pm on 23rd January 2026.
- This role will require a
DBS check
.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind the England Red Roses squad. This role will provide physiotherapy support to the England Red Roses during training camps, 6 Nations and Nations Championship tournament phases of the season for the dates detailed.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Provide physiotherapy services to the England Red Roses players during Red Roses during training camps, 6 Nations and Nations Championship tournament phases of the season for the dates detailed.
a) On-site support to the Red Roses squad (attending designated sessions), providing consultation, diagnosis, acute treatment and assessment of fitness to play/train in conjunction with the other existing members of the medical team.
b) Supporting the planning, documenting and implementing individualised injury prevention programmes
c) Planning, documenting and delivering / co-ordinating individualised injury rehabilitation programmes
d) Monitoring player wellness and injury status
- Maintain accurate medical records using the on-line electronic medical record keeping system (Intelligence Platform: Performance Medicine) in accordance with the England Elite Rugby
Best practice medical record keeping guidance for Medical Practitioners and Therapists
and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Guidelines and otherwise ensure that physiotherapy services for all Red Roses players meet agreed standards - Participate as part of an inter-disciplinary sport science and medical team to facilitate world class player development and care.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.
Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy or Sports Therapy.
- Chartered Physiotherapist and / or Health Professions Council Membership.
- Master\'s degree or equivalent in physiotherapy, sports medicine, or higher qualification in sports physiotherapy or sports science desirable. The successful candidate must otherwise be able to demonstrate the capability of achieving a higher qualification
- Current Pitch Side Immediate Trauma Care Course Certificate. A temporary exemption may be granted on the basis of an assessment of approved prior learning until a course can be completed.
- Proof of continued medical education specific to sports and exercise medicine.
- A range of diverse advanced clinical skills.
Experience:
- At least 3 years\' post-registration experience with specifics of orthopaedic/sports medicine.
- At least 3 years\' experience of providing physiotherapy support to elite sportsmen or women.
- Experience of working with Senior /Academy Professional Rugby Union teams/squads prederably within the Womens sporting environment.
- Experience of self-directed work and working as part of a team.
- An understanding of and experience of applying appropriate medical
- ethics in an elite sports medicine environment.
Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office software or Mac packages to store manipulate and present information.
- Excellent personal time management and planning skills in the face of a large workload.
- A proven track record of success and a winning mentality.
- High personal and professional standards that command the respect of players and coaches
- An excellent motivator of people.
- Capacity to find novel solutions to problems.
- A good team member who can exchange ideas and empathise with problems of others in the team.
- Able to demonstrate confident in own professional ability in an authoritative and assertive manner.
Essential Criteria:
- Registration with CSP and holding personal indemnity insurance (evidence in CV and Registration Certificate)
- Registration with the HCPC (evidence in CV and Registration Certificate)
- 5 years post registration experience as a physiotherapist (evidence in CV)
- 3 years post graduate Experience of work in Elite sport (evidence in CV)
- Enrolment or completion of MSc in Sports medicine (evidence in CV)
- Experience of working in Rugby Union (evidence in CV)
- Evidence of up to date training in PHICIS at level 2 or above (evidence in CV and Course completion certificate)
- Hold an up to date DBS certificate
- Ability to Work in high performance sport teams
- Excellent time management and communication skill set
- Driving licence
- Hold a valid passport
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of work in women\'s sport (evidence in CV)
- Ability to undertake an extended scope of practice e.g. Acupuncture (evidence in CV and CPD Diary)
- Good IR skills including a working knowledge of Rugby Squad Medical (evidence in CV)
Other:
- The post holder must maintain confidentiality of information and be aware of the Data Protection Act and Access to Health Records Act
- The post holder will need to be cleared via an enhanced DBS check.
- It is the responsibility of the doctor to ensure that they obtain appropriate medical indemnity insurance covering this role.
- Demonstration of ongoing immunity (or in the case of non-responders, freedom from infection) to hepatitis B. Compliance will be based on: blood test result demonstrating an anti HBs level of > 100 international units per ml along with details of vaccination history and booster if > 5 years post-initial course OR (in the case of non-responders) details of vaccination history plus evidence of freedom from hepatitis B infection (dated within 12 months).
- Possession of clean driving licence.
- The post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out.
- Strong personal commitment to personal professional development.
- Committed to embodying the ethos our culture by using our three core values – Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other – to guide your day-to-day decisions, actions and interactions.
- Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive culture in your role and day to day behaviours.
Additional Information:
- This role will require a DBS check.
