Sports Therapy, Sport Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy - Graduate Practitioner
Basketball England
Closing Date: 6 October 2026
Location: England, Travel Required
Role Purpose
Basketball England is seeking motivated graduate Sports Therapists, Sport Rehabilitators and Physiotherapists to join its bank practitioner workforce.
The role provides an opportunity for early-career practitioners to gain experience within a national governing body and performance basketball environment while supporting athlete health, availability and performance.
Practitioners will work within Basketball England’s clinical governance framework, professional scope of practice and individual level of competence, with appropriate supervision and support available.
Key Responsibilities
The Bank Graduate Practitioner will:
- Assess and support the management of musculoskeletal and acute sporting injuries within their scope of practice and competence.
- Deliver evidence-informed treatment and progressive exercise-based rehabilitation.
- Monitor athlete response to rehabilitation and basketball activity and contribute to return‑to‑performance processes.
- Provide medical support at Basketball England training sessions, camps, tournaments and competitions as deployed.
- Provide appropriate immediate care and follow venue/event Emergency Action Plans when required.
- Recognise presentations requiring further investigation or senior clinical input and Escalate appropriately.
- Communicate athlete availability, restrictions and relevant clinical information effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using Basketball England’s designated systems.
- Follow Basketball England policies relating to clinical governance, safeguarding, confidentiality, concussion management, and athlete welfare.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and work collaboratively with athletes, coaches and performance staff.
- Engage with Basketball England induction, practitioner development and relevant CPD activities.
- Graduate practitioners will not be expected to independently manage complex or high‑risk clinical presentations beyond their level of competence.
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Sports Therapy, Sport Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy - Graduate Practitioner Basketball England Closing Date: 6 October 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: England, Travel Required employer: Sportsmith
The UK Sports Institute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bath where you can make a significant impact on the health and performance of athletes across Olympic and Paralympic sports. With a strong emphasis on professional development, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in sports medicine, we provide our employees with unique opportunities to grow and thrive in their careers while contributing to the success of the UK's sporting future.
