Head Physiotherapist

Barnet Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnet FC is seeking a Head Physiotherapist to lead physiotherapy services across the First Team, Academy and London Bees. You will provide clinical leadership to the medical department and work with coaching, sports science and strength and conditioning teams to maximise player availability.

Responsibilities include leading day-to-day physiotherapy, injury assessment and rehabilitation, coordinating referrals, and guiding injury prevention and load management discussions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy (HCPC registered).
• Extensive experience in elite football or professional sport.
• Experience leading, managing or mentoring medical staff.
• ATMMiF and FA Emergency Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day physiotherapy for First Team, Academy and London Bees.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute, chronic and complex injuries.
• Lead rehabilitation from initial assessment through return to play.
• Coordinate referrals to consultants, surgeons and imaging providers.
• Lead injury prevention, screening and load management discussions.
• Attend home and away fixtures as required.
• Lead, manage and support medical staff across all programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring medical staff

Communication

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Barnet FC is looking for a Head Physiotherapist to lead physiotherapy services across the Barnet FC First Team, Barnet FC Academy and London Bees FC.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager/CEO, you will provide clinical leadership across the medical department, overseeing medical staff across all three programmes and working with coaching, sports science and strength and conditioning teams to maximise player availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day physiotherapy for the First Team, Academy and London Bees
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute, chronic and complex injuries
• Lead rehabilitation from initial assessment through to return to play
• Co-ordinate referrals to consultants, surgeons and imaging providers
• Lead injury prevention, screening and load management discussions
• Attend home and away fixtures as required
• Lead, manage and support medical staff across all programmes

About You

• A degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy, current HCPC registration and CSP membership where appropriate
• Extensive experience in elite football or professional sport
• Experience leading, managing or mentoring medical staff
• ATMMiF and FA Emergency Aid (or willingness to obtain it)
• Full UK driving licence
• Desirable: MSc in Sports Physiotherapy or Sports Medicine, FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine and first-team, women’s or academy experience

Key Details

• Location: The Hive London, Barnet
• Contract: Permanent, full time, including evenings, weekends and matchdays
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• An enhanced DBS check may apply
• Closing date: 31 October 2026