First Team Head Physiotherapist Swindon Town FC Closing Date: 26 November 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: Swindon, United Kingdom

• Lead and direct the provision of comprehensive medical and physiotherapy services to all players.
• Demonstrate expert assessment, diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills.
• Promote and protect the health,safetyand well-being of all playersat all times.
• Deliver best-practice physiotherapy and professional care in line with current evidence and governing body standards.
• Managethe medical rota/calendar to ensureappropriate medicalcover atallrequired times.
• Maintainaccurateand confidentialmedical records in line with club policy, leagueregulationsand legalstandards.
• Oversee medical screening, cardiacassessmentandannualhealth evaluations.
• Work alongsidethe First Team SportsTherapistand interdisciplinary teamintheimplementation and progression of individualised rehabilitation programmes.
• Managethereturn-to-play process ensuring safe and effective return to training and competitionas part ofan interdisciplinary team.
• Be confident working across the full spectrum of injuries expected in a high-performance football environment.
• Ensure adequate medical and rehabilitation cover for players requiring ongoing support during the off-season.

Screening, Testing & Injury Prevention

• Lead all musculoskeletal screening and testing, including pre-signing medicals and baseline testing.
• Provide clear, relevant medical information to theclub Doctor,Director of Sport,Head Coach to support informed decision-making.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provideindividual pre-habilitationand corrective exercise programmes addressing flagged risk areas throughout the season.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to utilise testing data tomonitoradaptations, strengthchangesand improvements inidentifiedareas of concern.
• Lead the monitoring ofinjured playersinjury statusfitnessand availability in relation to training and matches.
• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies in collaboration with the wider medical and performance team.
• Within scope of practice, deliver daily preventative treatments including soft tissue therapy and manual techniques.

Match Day Responsibilities

• Lead match-day medical provision for all First Team fixtures (home and away).
• Provide pitch-side assessment, treatment and emergency care asrequired.
• Deliverappropriate treatmentsto players on match days.
• Ensure all match-day medical equipment ismaintained,checkedand fit for purpose.
• Be present at training sessions and matches as assigned, providing immediate medical support when necessary.

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