Sports Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist (Rugby)
Organisation SJ Health - OCRFC Salary Competitive remuneration package Location Location: Home fixtures are based in South London. Away fixtures vary throughout the season, with transport provided where required. Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 31 October 2026 Interview date 3 November 2026 Job Description Part-Time | Fixed-Term Contract (July 2026 – April/May 2027)
Join the SJ Health Sports Medical Team
SJ Health is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist to join our Sports Medical Team for the upcoming season, supporting players competing within a Level 5 and Level 6 rugby environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a competitive rugby programme, providing medical and rehabilitation support to senior men's, women's, and junior players. The successful candidate will play a key role in injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return-to-play planning, helping athletes maximise performance and availability throughout the season.
Working closely with coaches, players, and fellow medical staff, you will contribute to a player-centred, high-performance environment while gaining valuable experience across all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Whether you are an experienced sports therapist looking to further develop within rugby, or a physiotherapist seeking valuable pitch-side and performance rehabilitation experience, this role offers exposure to a challenging and rewarding sporting environment.
Contract Details
Contract: Fixed-term (July 2026 – April/May 2027)
Hours: Approximately 6–10 hours per week
Location: Home fixtures are based in South London. Away fixtures vary throughout the season, with transport provided where required.
Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate and/or match-day fee (to be discussed at interview)
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, or Sports Therapy
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP), Society of Sports Therapists, or BASRaT
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or relevant professional governing body
- Working towards Level 2 Immediate Care in Sport (ICIS) qualification or equivalent
- Previous experience working within a team sport environment, ideally rugby or football
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and rehabilitation delivery skills
Commitment
Men's Programme
Training: Wednesday, 18:30 – 21:00
Match Days: Saturdays (14:00/14:30/15:00PM kick-offs)
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries across senior and junior squads
- Lead the medical management
- Develop and deliver effective injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with CSP and professional body guidelines
- Provide match-day medical cover as required
- Support the Senior Physiotherapist with departmental administration, reporting, and operational tasks
- Contribute to player education initiatives relating to injury prevention, recovery, and performance
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and passionate about athlete care. You will enjoy working within a team environment and be committed to delivering high standards of medical support while helping players maximise their performance and wellbeing.
Why Join SJ Health?
- Work within a competitive rugby programme
- Gain valuable experience across men's, women's, and junior rugby
- Develop your pitch-side trauma management and sports rehabilitation skills
- Collaborate with experienced coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and medical professionals
- Build your experience in athlete monitoring, injury prevention, and return-to-play processes
- Flexible part-time commitment that can complement existing clinical or academic work
- Competitive remuneration package
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