Casual Academy Physiotherapist or Therapist in Peterborough

Overview

Salary - £50 per session

Hours - Various throughout the weekdays and weekend

Contract - Fixed Term Contract - to May 2026 (availability for next season considered too)

Location - Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough with travel to matches

Benefits - Great sporting career development, workplace pension, staff events, great work environment, good annual leave, staff discounts plus lots more

CLOSE DATE: 31st January 2026. Please note, we may close the vacancy early where we receive significant numbers of applications.

The Role

An exciting part-time opportunity within the Peterborough United FC academy medical department for a hard-working individual who is passionate about starting or continuing a career in elite football. The role involves working within a well-respected Category 2 academy, alongside the Academy Physiotherapist and other part-time therapists to provide excellent evidence-based care to the young footballers in the academy. This is an ideal role for a qualified sports therapist or physiotherapist looking to gain experience in a young elite footballing environment. The successful applicant will also receive CPD as part of the departmental programme.

Duties

• Provide pitch site trauma cover for schoolboys' training and fixtures.
• Record accurate and comprehensive clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Assessment of player injuries and rehab programmes.

Other Responsibilities

• Be available to travel to other sites (if required).
• Be aware of PUFC policies, procedures & best practice so that concerns of non-compliance can be raised at all times (e.g., Safeguarding, EDI and Health and Safety).
• Attend meetings, training and professional updating as required.
• Adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
• Uphold the values of Peterborough United Football Club (PUFC) and promote respectful, inclusive conduct in line with equality and safeguarding commitments.
• Act as an ambassador/role model for PUFC and promote the club's commitment to equality and safeguarding.
• Ensure PUFC provides a level playing field for all its fans, players and guests.
• Promote an inclusive environment for colleagues, supporters and visitors, with a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and victimisation.
• Promote EFL and FA regulations and ensure compliance with these.
• Report any concerns to a senior colleague regarding equality, health and safety and safeguarding promptly.

Qualifications About You

• BSc Physiotherapy/Sport Therapy
• HCPC/SST Membership
• Pitchside trauma certificate (e.g., ITMMiF) or willingness to undertake ITMMiF prior to work commencing

Skills & Experience

• An understanding of the demands of a professional sport environment
• Experience of working pitch side in sport, preferably football (desirable)
• Experience of using PMA or KitmanLabs system (desirable)
• Full driving licence
• Flexibility around working hours
• Computer literacy

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate well and build excellent working relationships with colleagues and players
• Commitment and strong work ethic
• Genuine team player
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Reliable and proactive

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at PUFC

At Peterborough United Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is championed in all areas of the Club. PUFC promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, volunteers, participants, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.

Peterborough United Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder may be subject to any background checks as required.

Safeguarding at PUFC

Peterborough United is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS check (if required) are required for successful applicants. Peterborough United are required to conduct online searches as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. In particular, we expect all to:

• Have the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Appreciate the significance of safeguarding and interpret this accurately for all individuals' children, young people and vulnerable adults whatever their circumstances.
• Have a good understanding of the safeguarding agenda and demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment.
• The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide information accurately.