Lead First-Team Physiotherapist

Triathlon Scotland; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Raith Rovers Football Club is seeking a Head Physiotherapist to lead the delivery of physiotherapy services for our first-team squad. The successful candidate will work closely with coaching and performance staff to support player health, availability and performance through injury management, rehabilitation and injury prevention.

The role requires a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, HCPC and CSP membership, and sportspromote qualifications or progress towards it, with experience in professional

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration and CSP membership.
• Sportspromote qualification, or working towards it.
• Experience in a similar role within a professional football club multidisciplinary team at development or first-team level.
• A detailed understanding of athlete management, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development and a comprehensive CPD portfolio.
• Relevant MSc in manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, sports and exercise medicine, or equivalent.
• AACP registration.
• An SFA-approved sports first aid qualification.
• The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with occasional travel and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually review the first-team physiotherapy service.
• Manage player injuries and develop rehabilitation and return-to-play guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records, player profiles and clinical audit processes.
• Work with coaching and performance staff on player availability and injury prevention strategies.
• Provide and coordinate emergency and physiotherapy cover for matches, training sessions and training camps.
• Maintain medical equipment and procedures, and ensure emergency action plans are in place for home and away fixtures.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary meetings, ongoing professional development and the improvement of clinical practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CPD portfolio

Education

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy

Job description

Raith Rovers Football Club is seeking a Head Physiotherapist to lead the delivery of physiotherapy services for our first-team squad. The successful candidate will work closely with coaching and performance staff to support player health, availability and performance through injury management, rehabilitation and injury prevention.

The role requires a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, HCPC and CSP membership, and sportspromote qualifications or progress towards it, with experience in professional