Elite Academy & First Team Physiotherapist Lead

Hull Fc Super League Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Hull FC Super League Ltd is seeking a Head Academy Physiotherapist and First Team Therapist to lead physiotherapy across the Academy and provide hands-on therapy and rehabilitation for First Team players. You will work with the MDT to deliver evidence-based care, support load management, and oversee safeguarding across youth development.

The role involves leading the Academy’s medical provision, coordinating with coaching and support staff, and maintaining high standards of professional conduct

Qualificações

• Degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current HCPC registration (or equivalent professional registration).
• Minimum of 2 years' post-graduate experience in elite sport.
• Holds an emergency sport-specific qualification equivalent to IMMOPF or ATMIF.
• Demonstrable expertise in the delivery of movement programmes for injury risk mitigation and performance enhancement.
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• High personal standards, professionalism and a proactive, energetic approach to work.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a field related to elite sports physiotherapy (Desirable).
• Experience of working within an Academy or youth development environment (Desirable).
• Experience of mentoring or supporting the development of junior staff (Desirable).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, BASRaT) (Desirable).
• Experience working within professional rugby league or a comparable collision sport (Desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of physiotherapy and medical support across the Academy, ensuring a consistent, high-quality standard of care for all age groups.
• Support the healthy development of young players, working with Academy coaching and performance staff to manage load, growth and maturation-related risk.
• Contribute to the Academy player pathway, ensuring a smooth transition of medical information and care between Academy and First Team environments.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and best practice when working with young athletes.
• Provide hands-on therapy and treatment to First Team players, collaborating as directed by and in conjunction with the Head Physiotherapist and the MDT.
• Support the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of players across the full injury pathway, from initial assessment through to full return to play.
• Provide high-quality training and match-day medical and therapy support.
• Conduct and contribute to player screening processes, identifying risk factors and informing individualised management plans.
• Design and delivery of movement-based programmes that reduce injury risk and maximise physical performance.
• Apply current best practice and evidence-based methods to injury prevention strategies across Academy and First Team squads.
• Work closely as an integrated member of the MDT, contributing physiotherapy expertise to a joined-up approach to player care.
• Demonstrate clear, effective and timely communication with all members of the MDT, ensuring information relevant to player welfare and performance is shared appropriately.
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships across coaching, medical, sports science and strength & conditioning staff.
• Support staff members within the club's internal mentorship programme, sharing clinical knowledge and professional experience with less experienced colleagues.
• Act as a positive role model to junior physiotherapy and medical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Deliver all aspects of the role with energy, enthusiasm and a strong personal commitment to excellence.
• Uphold the department's clinical and professional standards at all times, taking responsibility for a check-and-challenge mindset within the team.
• Maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct, confidentiality and record-keeping in line with regulatory and club requirements.
• Maintain a genuine commitment to continued professional and personal development, proactively engaging in learning opportunities relevant to elite sports physiotherapy.
• Stay up to date with technological, evidence-based and research advancements within the field, and apply relevant developments to clinical practice.
• Reflect regularly on personal performance and clinical outcomes, seeking feedback from the Head Physiotherapist and MDT to inform ongoing development.

Conhecimentos

Movement programmes

HCPC registration

Physiotherapy degree

Emergency sport qualification

Elite sport experience

Communication skills

Professionalism

Formação

Physiotherapy degree

Descrição da vaga

Hull FC Super League Ltd is seeking a Head Academy Physiotherapist and First Team Therapist to lead physiotherapy across the Academy and provide hands-on therapy and rehabilitation for First Team players. You will work with the MDT to deliver evidence-based care, support load management, and oversee safeguarding across youth development.

The role involves leading the Academy’s medical provision, coordinating with coaching and support staff, and maintaining high standards of professional conduct