Elite Women's First Team Physiotherapist - Pitchside Rehab

Sunderland AFC; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunderland AFC Women's Football Team is seeking a chartered Physiotherapist to join our performance and medical staff. The role focuses on high-quality clinical assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and pitch-side emergency care for players across training and matchdays.

You will lead injury management from initial assessment through to safe return to play, support pre-season testing and education, and maintain accurate medical records in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered HCPC-registered physiotherapist with professional clinical experience.
• Experience in professional sport and pitch-side emergency care.
• Proven ability to manage injuries from assessment to rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Deliver pitch-side emergency care during training and matches.
• Lead injury management from initial assessment to safe return to play.
• Support pre-season testing, education and injury-risk reduction.

Skills

Physiotherapist

HCPC registered

Emergency care

Injury rehabilitation

Education

HCPC Chartered Physiotherapist

Level 5 ATMIFF Advanced Emergency Aid

UK Anti-Doping Introduction to Clean Sport

Job description

Sunderland AFC Women's Football Team is seeking a chartered Physiotherapist to join our performance and medical staff. The role focuses on high-quality clinical assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and pitch-side emergency care for players across training and matchdays.

You will lead injury management from initial assessment through to safe return to play, support pre-season testing and education, and maintain accurate medical records in a high-performance environment.