Elite Women Football Physiotherapist

Manchester United; Stretford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Scheme

25 days annual leave

Electric Vehicle scheme

Health Cash Plan

Wellness Support

Exclusive Discounts

Gym Facilities

Enhanced family Leave Benefits

Enhanced Career Development

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

Manchester United is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to provide world-class support to the Women’s first team. You will lead assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation, delivering gym-based and pitch-based programmes within an elite performance setting.

You will work closely with the Medical and Performance teams to optimise return-to-play, monitor injuries, and contribute to CPD and service development. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working in a professional sporting interdisciplinary team.
• Experience in leading rehabilitation of common and complex football injuries.
• Experience with female athletes and understanding female health needs.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills.
• Demonstrated leadership within a high‑performance sporting environment.
• Strong ability to plan and deliver gym-based and pitch-based rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to interpret objective outcome measures during rehab and screening (e.g., isokinetic dynamometry, VALD).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, self‑motivation and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to advise, build trust with and motivate athletes; strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class physio support to the Women’s first team squad, leading assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Assess, diagnose and manage injuries; develop individualised rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver gym-based and pitch-based rehab programmes within an established philosophy.
• Collaborate with the Medical and Performance team to enhance return-to-play processes.
• Coordinate transitions of players back into training and matches with the interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to CPD and departmental development within the Physiotherapy Service.
• Conduct medical and performance screening and develop prehab programmes to prevent injuries.
• Provide care for non-injured players with training modification recommendations where needed.
• Maintain medical records in line with Manchester United standards and communicate with the team.

Job description

Manchester United is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to provide world-class support to the Women’s first team. You will lead assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation, delivering gym-based and pitch-based programmes within an elite performance setting.

You will work closely with the Medical and Performance teams to optimise return-to-play, monitor injuries, and contribute to CPD and service development. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and travel is required.