Head Physiotherapist

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; Sur place; GBP 46 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 35 days + 12 days bank

LGPS pension contributions

Family-friendly policies

Library and digital services access

Sports and fitness facilities

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Cardiff Met Sport is seeking a senior physiotherapist to lead and oversee physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation across performance programmes at our Cyncoed Campus. You will manage daily planning and administration, provide expert guidance, and coordinate with academic staff, student teams and external partners to support high-performance athletes.

The role requires HCPC registration, CSP membership, a pitch-side trauma qualification, and proven

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Physiotherapy
• Be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and HCPC registered
• Pitch-side trauma qualification
• Experience in assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries
• Ability to develop practitioner knowledge and services

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation provision across performance programmes.
• Manage the day-to-day planning and administration of physiotherapy services.
• Provide expert advice to support development and progression of physiotherapy provision and practitioners.
• Coordinate delivery of physiotherapy services with the wider multidisciplinary team, academic staff and student workforce.
• Collaborate with external bodies to align support for high performing athletes in a high-performance university sport environment.

Connaissances

Physiotherapy expertise

Sports rehabilitation

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Description du poste

This position is subject to a market supplement payment, bringing the total salary to between £46,049 and £51,753 per annum. The final salary will be agreed upon appointment and will be subject to annual review.

Cardiff Met Sport is at the heart of sport, physical activity, health & wellbeing in Wales’ Capital City. Our mission is clear - ‘to profoundly enhance the lives of our communities, making them healthier and stronger as an outcome of engaging with us’.

We work in partnership with a range of local, regional and national partners to develop and manage high quality sport facilities including, the National Indoor Athletics Centre, Tennis Centre and Archers Arena on our Cyncoed Campus along with a number of 21st Century Schools across the City.

To continue to achieve all of this, we need people who bring fresh ideas, creativity and commitment to making a difference, who want to make a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives, in Wales and beyond.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Leading and overseeing physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation provision across performance programmes.
• Managing the day-to-day planning and administration of physiotherapy services.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to support the development and progression of physiotherapy provision and practitioners.
• Coordinating delivery of physiotherapy services, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team, academic staff and student workforce.
• Work closely with external bodies to align the support and management of high performing athletes, enabling a high-performance university sport environment.

What You’ll Bring

You will bring significant experience as a physiotherapist within a sports environment, combining strong clinical expertise with effective problem solving and communication skills.

Additionally, You’ll

• Hold a degree in Physiotherapy, be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and be HCPC registered along with a pitch-side trauma qualification.
• Have substantial experience in assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries, including pitch-side support.
• Demonstrate experience of developing practitioner knowledge, processes and service provision.
• Be able to build and maintain positive relationships with athletes, staff and external stakeholders.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Michael Peacock, Head of Performance Services [e-mail], or feel free to contact Cerys Purdon, Recruitment Manager on [e-mail].