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For Companies OverviewWe\’re introducing this exciting role to support our ambition to become the most respected team in the world, underpinned by consistent performance in key series and ICC global tournaments. Working as part of the England Men\’s Science and Medicine team, the role will be responsible for ensuring England Men contracted players are best physically prepared and rehabilitated from injury, as well as preparing the future generation of international players through supporting our player pathway and development contracted players. This allows that our best team is available for selection and the players receive excellent support.
WHO WE AREThe England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.
We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone\’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say \’cricket is a game for me\’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.
THE ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.
OUR VALUES
Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.
YOU\’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF
You have a passion for contributing to a high-performance team and playing your part to achieve the ambitious goals of the players.
You enjoy clinical problem solving, putting your mind to finding solutions to rehabilitation and injury challenges and working with others to bring players back stronger than before.
You thrive working in the dressing-room environment, bringing your A-game, expertise and supporting the culture of the group.
You are proactive with wanting to make a difference, and respectful and conscious of the needs of players and support staff
YOU\’LL BE DOING
You will be delivering physiotherapy and rehabilitation support to England contracted players from their home bases, working with the England Men\’s Physiotherapy Lead and other Science and Medicine staff and strongly in collaboration with the players\’ County Medical teams. This will include travel across the country to visit players when not directly servicing the England teams. This work requires completing satisfactory medical record-keeping, ensuring communication and correspondence to all stakeholders, and full documentation of rehab and return to play programs.
You will support England Lions and England Men\’s series at home and overseas as required. This will be in rotation – and possibly overlapping for some key series – with the other England Men\’s Physiotherapists. This will likely involve two overseas trips per winter. You may also be required to support high priority England players when they attend overseas franchise tournaments, such as the IPL.
You will support the England Men\’s Physiotherapy Lead with the monitoring, profiling, and screening of England contracted players, including follow up directly with the player and communication with their County or Franchise club medical team.
You will contribute to the England Men\’s Science and Medicine team conduct knowledge development projects individually and with others. Allowing us to ensure we continue to deliver up to date and excellent rehabilitation and preparation support.
You will support England Men\’s Physiotherapy Lead with proactive and professional communication with County Science and Medicine colleagues, contribute to ECB led CPD events and other projects or activities that will strengthen our domestic system and promote excellence in Science and Medicine practice in Cricket in England and Wales.
You will attend ECB\’s National Cricket Performance Centre as required to connect with your colleagues and deliver your key objectives above, as required
YOU\’LL HAVE
The right to work in the UK
Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy, and preferably a Post Graduate degree in a relevant subject.
Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Current membership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
Current Advanced Trauma Management and Emergency Care accreditation
Up-to-date experience and expertise working within an elite sport environments as part of an MDT to service players needs and requirement
It would be desirable but not essential to have experience with Domestic and/or International cricket teams as a Physiotherapist to senior Professional players
Demonstrable high-quality physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation skills, including the injuries prevalent and specific to elite cricket
An understanding of team sport dynamics and the ability to thrive within a close knit team setting
Practical knowledge of injury surveillance and workload monitoring methods, specific to elite cricket
YOU\’LL RECEIVE
Holiday – 25 days a year
Volunteering – 2 days a year
Pension Scheme
Private medical insurance
Employee health cash-back plan
Long-term sickness insurance
Life assurance – a multiple of your annual basic salary
Enhanced family leave and pay
OpenBlend – an innovative coaching and performance management tool
Learning and Development – a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Season ticket loan
Preferential access to tickets to England games
Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network
Please note that the first stage of interviews will take place during the week commencing 9th March.
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Contact Detail:
England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Recruiting Team
Some tips for your application 🫡
Tailor Your Application: Make sure to customise your CV and cover letter for this role. Highlight your experience in physiotherapy, especially in elite sports, and how it aligns with our mission at the ECB. We want to see how you can contribute to our ambitious goals!
Show Your Passion: Let your enthusiasm for cricket and high-performance teams shine through in your application. We love candidates who are proactive and eager to make a difference, so don’t hold back on sharing your passion for the game and its impact on communities.
Be Clear and Concise: When writing your application, keep it clear and to the point. Use straightforward language and avoid jargon unless it's relevant. We appreciate well-structured applications that make it easy for us to see your qualifications and fit for the role.
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