Elite Women’s Football Physiotherapist

Sportsmith; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester United Women’s Football Club is seeking a world-class physiotherapist to lead, plan and deliver assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation for the Women’s first team squad. You will collaborate with the Medical and Performance team to optimise return to play and ensure high standards of care.

The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel with the team for matches and tours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and welfare of MUWFC athletes
• Accurately assess, diagnose, prognosis, treatment, and rehab for injured players
• Deliver sport-specific rehab programs including gym-based and pitch-based rehabilitation
• Work with Medical and Performance team to develop rehab and return-to-play processes
• Coordinate transition of injured players back into training and matches with the interdisciplinary team
• Contribute to development of the Physiotherapy department through CPD
• Carry out medical and performance screening to develop individualized prehab programs
• Provide care for non-injured players, including training modifications and sport science guidance
• Provide reports on rehabilitation status and communicate to the wider team
• Provide soft tissue treatment for pre/post training and matches
• Stock and replenish medical supplies
• Accompany players to medical consultations and potential travel
• Assist on-field medical management
• Maintain medical records per club standards in the medical record system
• Be flexible to work evenings/weekends and travel for home/away games and tours

Job description

Manchester United Women’s Football Club is seeking a world-class physiotherapist to lead, plan and deliver assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation for the Women’s first team squad. You will collaborate with the Medical and Performance team to optimise return to play and ensure high standards of care.

The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel with the team for matches and tours as needed.