Provide world class physio support to all athletes within the Women’s first team squad. This will involve leading, planning, coordinating, and delivering professional level assessment and diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.
The Role:
- To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all MUWFC athletes
- Accurately assess, diagnose, prognosis, treatment, and effective rehabilitation for players who have sustained an injury
- Deliver specialised and individualized player rehabilitation programs, using an established philosophy and rehab method. This includes the implementation of gym-based and pitch-based Football focused rehabilitation programs
- To work as a member of the Medical and Performance team to further develop elite level rehabilitation and return to play processes
- Coordinate the transition of all injured players within the squad back into training and matches, in collaboration with all members of the Medical and Performance interdisciplinary team
- Contribute to the development of the wider Physiotherapy department through ongoing learning and a commitment to departmental in-house CPD programs
- Carry out annual and weekly medical and performance screening protocols, using gathered information to develop individualised prehab programmes aimed at preventing injuries and improving performance
- Contribute to the day-to-day treatment, management, and maintenance of non-injured players, including making recommendations around training modifications when indicated and having a sound understanding of sport science principles to guide this process
- Provide written reports and daily communication on the rehabilitation status of the injured player/s under your care, as well as effectively communicating relevant information to the wider interdisciplinary team where appropriate
- Provide soft tissue treatment for pre and post training sessions and/or at home and away matches as required
- Regularly stock take and replenish medical supplies
- Accompany players to medical consultations, possibly at short notice, ensuring the player receives optimal care and advice at all times (this may include longer travel periods when required)
- Assist with the on-field medical management of players.
- Ensure that all medical records, physical screening and treatment information is kept in accordance with Manchester United Physiotherapy Service Standards and detailed medical records are maintained on the club’s medical record system.
- To be flexible and able to work evenings/weekends, travel to home and away games as re-quired, attend pre and in-season tours including overseas travel as required.
Women’s Physiotherapist Manchester United FC Closing Date: 19 November 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: Manchester, United Kingdom 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.
