Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Northampton Town FC; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton Town FC is seeking a Lead Academy Physiotherapist to lead its academy medical department and coordinate care for all academy players. You will work with the Lead Sports Scientist and Lead Sports Therapist to deliver injury prevention, rehabilitation and strength and conditioning programmes, and support the first-team physiotherapist when required.

The role is based in Northampton with a permanent contract; CSP/HCPC standards and a full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• FA Level 4 ITMMiF.
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF (the club will register you on the course if you don't hold it).
• A valid full UK driving licence.
• Desirable: two years’ experience in the medical department of a professional football or sports club, including pitch-side work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academy medical department and provide medical care for all academy players.
• Provide pitch-side cover for all academy home and away fixtures, including overnight trips where needed.
• Oversee prehab and rehab programmes and return-to-play processes.
• Keep the club's Emergency Action Plans up to date at Sixfields Stadium and the training ground at Moulton College.
• Keep accurate medical records in line with CSP/HCPC standards.
• Liaise with club doctors, coaches, sport science, parents, GPs, consultants and schools.
• Implement medical screening and support the academy injury audit.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Pitch-side care

Rehabilitation

Injury prevention

Return-to-play

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

FA Level 4 ITMMiF

FA Level 5 ATMMiF

Job description

Northampton Town is looking for a Lead Academy Physiotherapist to lead its academy medical department.

The Role

You will provide and co-ordinate medical services for all academy players, working with the Lead Sports Scientist and Lead Sports Therapist to deliver injury prevention, rehabilitation and strength and conditioning programmes, and supporting the first-team physiotherapist when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the academy medical department and provide medical care for all academy players
• Provide pitch-side cover for all academy home and away fixtures, including overnight trips where needed
• Oversee prehab and rehab programmes and return-to-play processes
• Keep the club's Emergency Action Plans up to date at Sixfields Stadium and the training ground at Moulton College
• Keep accurate medical records in line with CSP/HCPC standards
• Liaise with club doctors, coaches, sport science, parents, GPs, consultants and schools
• Implement medical screening and support the academy injury audit

About You

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy and HCPC registration
• FA Level 4 ITMMiF
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF (the club will register you on the course if you don't hold it)
• A valid full UK driving licence
• Desirable: two years’ experience in the medical department of a professional football or sports club, including pitch-side work

Key Details

• Location: Northampton
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: 27 October 2026