CONTRACTOR - Women's Physiotherapist - Non Scotland Based Players
This is a Temporary , Part Time vacancy.
The Vacancy
This specialist liaison role oversees the care and tracking of Scottish-qualified female players across at least five PWR clubs in England. Acting as the on-the-ground link to the Scotland Women’s Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, the role aligns players’ diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation with national team expectations while building trusted relationships with club medical teams.
What you will be doing:
- Clinical oversight: Monitor and review player diagnoses, treatment plans, injury status and long-term rehabilitation remotely.
- Rehabilitation assessment: Conduct periodic club visits and in-person evaluations to assess rehabilitation progress and on-field loading.
- National-team alignment: Collaborate with clubs to ensure rehabilitation follows Scottish Rugby Return to Play standards and international performance benchmarks.
- Player care and reporting: Provide professional, supportive contact for players, maintain accurate central medical records and deliver weekly clinical updates.
- Stakeholder liaison: Build trusted relationships with PWR medical teams, coordinate the exchange of medical information and balance club and national-team priorities.
What we’re looking for:
- Degree-qualified Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration, CSP membership, and appropriate indemnity insurance.
- SCRUMCAPS/PHICIS Level 3 certification or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in women’s rugby or other high-performance team sports, including complex injury management and remote rehabilitation.
- Strong clinical reasoning skills to evaluate diagnoses, rehabilitation progress, and third-party club reports.
- Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel independently across England, and flexibility to work one day per week around club training and match schedules during the 29-week season.
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The Company
At Scottish Rugby, we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. Just listen to our voices fill a stadium as we sing the national anthem at an international!
We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. We are exceptionally proud of our work and the people we do it for. Our goal is to create unforgettable moments – on and off the pitch - through inspirational winning teams, thriving rugby communities, passionate fans, and a vibrant national stadium.
We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included and we encourage bold ideas and fearless innovation. With curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose, we bring our best to work every day.
From grassroots to the international stage, together we drive positive change and leave a lasting impact on the game’s future.
Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby.
The Benefits
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts
- Scotland Women Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
"I love working in the dynamic field of women’s rugby at Scottish Rugby. My role gives me the opportunity to collaborate with inspiring athletes and dedicated colleagues to provide an environment for female rugby players, of all levels, to thrive and reach their full potential."
- Glasgow Warriors and Scotland Player
"I am incredibly proud to be part of the Scottish Rugby family. We put in the hard work, both on and off the pitch, fuelled by our deep national passion. At the heart of everything we do are our family and friends, and we make it a priority to recognise, appreciate, and celebrate every success along the way. Together, we are united and striving for greatness with every step."
- People Business Partner
"Rugby is a game for everyone – on and off the pitch. We take great pride in being somewhere that everyone feels they belong. We have a supportive culture that encourages people to be their best selves. I feel so proud to be part of the team at Scottish Rugby."
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