Head of Sports Physiotherapy – High-Performance Programs

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 35 days + 12 bank

LGPS pension

Family friendly policies

Library and digital services

Fitness facilities

Health Assured wellbeing

Job summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking a Head Physiotherapist to lead the development of our medical services for performance sport programmes and the TASS scholarship scheme. You will oversee physiotherapy and rehabilitation, guide practitioners, and work with academic staff to ensure best student-athlete care.

The role requires a physiotherapy degree, HCPC registration, pitch-side trauma qualification, and extensive sports injury expertise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration are essential.
• Significant sports physiotherapy experience with pitch-side support.
• Strong musculoskeletal assessment and treatment skills.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop teams and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation across performance programmes.
• Oversee day-to-day planning and administration of physiotherapy services.
• Provide expert guidance to develop practitioners and services.
• Coordinate delivery with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Engage with external bodies to support high-performance athletes.

Skills

Sports physiotherapy

Pitch-side trauma

Musculoskeletal management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking a Head Physiotherapist to lead the development of our medical services for performance sport programmes and the TASS scholarship scheme. You will oversee physiotherapy and rehabilitation, guide practitioners, and work with academic staff to ensure best student-athlete care.

The role requires a physiotherapy degree, HCPC registration, pitch-side trauma qualification, and extensive sports injury expertise.