Performance Physiotherapist - Women

Scottish Rugby Union; City of Edinburgh; In loco; GBP 50.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Enhanced pension scheme

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts

Scotland Women Clinical Lead Physioter

Clinician leadership in national team

Descrizione del lavoro

Scottish Rugby Union is seeking a Senior Performance Physiotherapist – Women to support players across the elite women’s pathway. Based at Oriam, you will oversee daily preparation, treatment and long-term rehabilitation of centrally contracted Scottish players, working closely with the Scotland Women’s National Team Lead Physiotherapist.

You will also act as Lead Physiotherapist for Edinburgh Rugby during the Celtic Challenge and support the senior national team during international campaigns,

Competenze

• BSc and MSc hysiotherapy qualification and current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience delivering physiotherapy within elite sport, ideally rugby or another contact sport.
• Strong experience assessing and treating sports injuries and managing complex, long-term rehabilitation.
• Experience working collaboratively with medical, coaching and performance colleagues to coordinate player care.
• Experience providing clinical leadership and supporting athletes in training and competition environments.

Mansioni

• Overseeing the daily physiotherapy provision for centrally contracted Scottish players based at Oriam.
• Delivering player assessment, treatment and individualised rehabilitation programmes, including long-term injury management.
• Working closely with the Scotland Women’s National Team Lead Physiotherapist to ensure coordinated and consistent player care.
• Acting as Lead Physiotherapist for Edinburgh Rugby during the Celtic Challenge.
• Supporting the senior national team during international campaigns, maintaining continuity of treatment and rehabilitation.

Formazione

BSc and MSc hysiotherapy qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Scottish Rugby as Senior Performance Physiotherapist – Women, and play a key role in supporting players across the elite women’s rugby pathway. Based at Oriam, you will oversee the daily preparation, treatment and long-term injury rehabilitation of centrally contracted Scottish players, working closely with the Scotland Women’s National Team Lead Physiotherapist. You will also act as Lead Physiotherapist for Edinburgh Rugby during the Celtic Challenge and support the senior national team during international campaigns. This is an opportunity to combine hands‑on clinical delivery with leadership, ensuring continuity of care across club and international environments.

What you will be doing:

• Overseeing the daily physiotherapy provision for centrally contracted Scottish players based at Oriam.
• Delivering player assessment, treatment and individualised rehabilitation programmes, including long-term injury management.
• Working closely with the Scotland Women’s National Team Lead Physiotherapist to ensure coordinated and consistent player care.
• Acting as Lead Physiotherapist for Edinburgh Rugby during the Celtic Challenge competition.
• Supporting the senior national team during international campaigns, maintaining continuity of treatment and rehabilitation.

What we’re looking for:

• BSc and MSc hysiotherapy qualification and current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience delivering physiotherapy within elite sport, ideally rugby or another contact sport.
• Strong experience assessing and treating sports injuries and managing complex, long-term rehabilitation.
• Experience working collaboratively with medical, coaching and performance colleagues to coordinate player care.
• Experience providing clinical leadership and supporting athletes in training and competition environments.

To view the full role profile and get some more information about the role, see the document available at the bottom of this page

Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

The Company

At Scottish Rugby, we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. Just listen to our voices fill a stadium as we sing the national anthem at an international!

We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. We are exceptionally proud of our work and the people we do it for. Our goal is to create unforgettable moments – on and off the pitch - through inspirational winning teams, thriving rugby communities, passionate fans, and a vibrant national stadium.

We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included and we encourage bold ideas and fearless innovation. With curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose, we bring our best to work every day.

From grassroots to the international stage, together we drive positive change and leave a lasting impact on the game’s future.

Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby.

The Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts
• Scotland Women Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

"I love working in the dynamic field of women’s rugby at Scottish Rugby. My role gives me the opportunity to collaborate with inspiring athletes and dedicated colleagues to provide an environment for female rugby players, of all levels, to thrive and reach their full potential."

• Glasgow Warriors and Scotland Player

"I am incredibly proud to be part of the Scottish Rugby family. We put in the hard work, both on and off the pitch, fuelled by our deep national passion. At the heart of everything we do are our family and friends, and we make it a priority to recognise, appreciate, and celebrate every success along the way. Together, we are united and striving for greatness with every step."

• People Business Partner

"Rugby is a game for everyone – on and off the pitch. We take great pride in being somewhere that everyone feels they belong. We have a supportive culture that encourages people to be their best selves. I feel so proud to be part of the team at Scottish Rugby."