First Team Physiotherapist

DFL; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned football club as a First Team Physiotherapist, where you'll support elite athletes through injury management and rehabilitation. This role is pivotal in maximizing player performance, working closely with a high-performing medical team. You'll engage in proactive strategies to reduce injury risks and contribute to a multi-disciplinary approach in a dynamic environment. If you're a motivated physiotherapist with a passion for sports and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a historic club. Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a vibrant community dedicated to sporting success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in elite sport, preferably in football.
• Strong communicator and collaborator in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy expertise in injury diagnosis and treatment.
• Support coordination of physiotherapy services on match days.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary approach in a high-performance environment.

Skills

Physiotherapy expertise

Injury diagnosis

Rehabilitation strategies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

FA Level 5 ATMMiF

MSc in related field

Job description

We are a football club with a desire to be the best and are always looking for talented people to join our Everton Family.

Everton is a workplace people crave to join, where extraordinary talented people belong, thrive and deliver the remarkable.

Who we are:Everton Football Club is one of the most historic names in world football. Guided by our motto — Nil Satis Nisi Optimum – Nothing but the best is good enough — we are committed to excellence, innovation, and community.

We’ve played more top-flight matches than any other club and were founding members of both the Football League and Premier League.

In summer 2025, we open a new world-class waterfront stadium, marking a bold new chapter. Our Men’s, Women’s, and Academy teams continue to compete at the highest level, united by ambition and pride.

About the opportunity: Join our Medical & Sports Science Team as a First Team Physiotherapist, supporting elite players through injury management, rehab, and matchday preparation.

Reporting to the Head of Medical Services, you’ll play a key role in maximising player performance as part of our high-performance strategy.

Your Key Responsibilities:

You’ll be central to elite player care, working with a high-performing medical team across recovery, performance, and matchday readiness.

• Delivering physiotherapy expertise in injury diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Supporting the coordination of physiotherapy services and match-day medical cover
• Influencing proactive pre-activation and rehab strategies to reduce injury risk
• Rotating into the travelling performance team for fixtures (domestic and international)
• Contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach in a high-performance environment

Who we are looking for:We’re seeking a talented, motivated physiotherapist with proven experience in elite sport, ideally with 5+ years in a professional football environment. While football-specific experience is preferred, the ability to support high-performing athletes and meet the demands of a fast-paced sporting context is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate discretion, calmness, and effectiveness under pressure
• Be a strong communicator and collaborator within a multi-disciplinary setup
• Show evidence of ongoing CPD in areas of specialism within physiotherapy
• Be flexible and mobile, with the ability to travel regularly as part of a high-performance team

Essential Qualifications & Accreditations

• BSc in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF (Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football) (or equivalent)
• MSc in a related field (or evidence of working toward completion)

This role is on a permanent bases working 40 hours per week and is based within Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood).

The closing date of this advert is Monday 12th May & if you are successful in shortlisting, interviews will take place on-site Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substation amount of applications.

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications, including proof of eligibility to work in the UK, which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.

Equity & Inclusion

Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - [e-mail]

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Association’s, Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.