BUCS Match day Medical Cover

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization seeks a qualified Sports Therapist to provide injury management services and medical cover for BUCS fixtures. The role involves both direct medical care for student-athletes and mentorship of Sports Therapy students, fostering a collaborative and dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Dynamic collaborative working environment

Scope for additional ad-hoc hours

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy is essential.
• HCPC or Society of Sports Therapists registration required.
• Experience in sports injury management and rehabilitation in a university or sports environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical cover for BUCS fixtures on Wednesdays.
• Assess and treat sports-related injuries in student-athletes.
• Mentor Sports Therapy students during their placements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive injury management

Education

Degree in Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy

HCPC registration or Society of Sports Therapists registration

Job description

Closing date: 27 June 2025
Location: Leeds
Region: Yorkshire
Employment type: Contract
Salary: Competitive

Description

This role will involve providing high-quality injury assessment and acute injury management services to studentathletes, delivered whilst providing medical cover for BUCS fixtures on Wednesday afternoons/evenings. Additionally, the successful candidate will mentor Sports Therapy students as part of their placements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical cover for BUCS fixtures on Wednesday afternoons/evenings.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat sports-related injuries in student-athletes.

• Provide pitch-side first aid and emergency trauma care during BUCS fixtures.

• Collaborate with operational staff to provide appropriate medical coverage for all BUCS fixtures, highlighting any issues as they arise.

• Mentor and support Sports Therapy students, assisting with their learning and development.

• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in line with professional standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy – Essential.

• HCPC registration (for Physiotherapists) or Society of Sports Therapists registration (for sports therapists) – Essential.

• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance.

• Experience in sports injury management and rehabilitation, preferably in a university or high-performance sports environment.

• Experience in mentoring and supporting others

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with athletes, coaches, placement students and staff.

• Ability to work flexibly, particularly on Wednesday afternoons/evenings.

• A proactive and evidence-based approach to injury management.

• Commitment to professional development and staying updated with the latest research and techniques in sports therapy/physiotherapy.

• Competitive salary (to be specified based on experience).

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment within a leading sports university.

• Scope for additional ad-hoc hours to support events and sports teams

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to [e-mail]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For further information or informal enquiries, please contact: Josephine Mannion, Student Sport Manager. [e-mail]

Leeds Beckett University is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds