PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Kent County Cricket Club; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Cricket Club is seeking a club physiotherapist to support the Science and Medicine team across winter pathway work and during the summer across club cricket programmes, including Academy, Pathway, Second XI and First XI when appropriate. The role involves travel to fixtures and training venues and contributes to injury management and performance development.

Essential experience includes two years UK physiotherapy practice, HCPC and CSP registration, and a degree in physiotherapy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working experience in the United Kingdom as a physiotherapist.
• HCPC and CSP registered.
• BSc Physiotherapy or MSc qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident and competent clinical assessment, diagnoses and treatment to all professional, academy and pathway players.
• Provide medical and physiotherapy cover to all training and match days (home and away).
• Communicate effectively with players, coaches and staff regarding injuries and recovery expectations.
• Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning to deliver integrated rehabilitation/strength and conditioning programmes.
• Coordinate consultant intervention when necessary in liaison with senior staff.
• Conduct musculoskeletal screenings for players and provide a consolidated programme to maximise performance.
• Maintain written records on ECB Smartabase portal.
• Support England centrally contracted and developmental players.
• Engage in professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices.
• Support a high-performance culture within the club.

Skills

HCPC registered

CSP registered

Physiotherapy degree

UK clinical experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Education

BSc Physiotherapy or MSc

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary of Role

The club physiotherapist will work within the Science and Medicine team, being the primary physiotherapist support for the pathway and academy during the winter, this takes place between our two first class grounds (Canterbury and Beckenham). During the summer, the role will support physiotherapy provision across the club's cricket programmes, including Academy, Pathway and Second XI cricket, with opportunities to contribute to First XI cricket activities where appropriate and commensurate with experience. The role will require travel to home and away fixtures and training venues. A key part of the role is supporting the physical, psychological and performance development of Academy and Pathway players, helping them prepare for and succeed during the competitive season. The relationships built during the winter months are fundamental to effective injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-performance throughout the season. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity within professional cricket, working with a diverse athlete population and supporting both player development and elite performance. The successful candidate will contribute to the club's high-performance culture and ambition for success across all formats of the game. The Club Physiotherapist will work closely with the Science and Medicine team, coaches and wider support staff to foster a unified team environment while maintaining high standards of performance, professionalism and behaviour. Depending on experience, there will be opportunities to support First XI cricket and gain exposure to the demands of the professional game at the highest level.

Background

Kent Cricket is one of only 18 first-class county cricket clubs in England and Wales. From our headquarters at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury, and with a satellite ground at The County Ground, Beckenham, we are responsible for the growth and development of all cricket across Kent and our four London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham - from community and schools’ cricket to the professional game.

Equality Statement

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do and we therefore encourage applicants from diverse areas to apply.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provision of confident and competent clinical assessment, diagnoses and treatment to all professional, academy and pathway players
• Provide medical and physiotherapy cover to all training and match days (home and away)
• Communicate in a clear, open, effective manner with a variety of people, from playing staff, coaches, the wider support staff and where appropriate family members regarding injuries, management and recovery expectation
• Work in collaboration with the Strength and Conditioning coaches to deliver an integrated rehabilitation/strength and conditioning programme
• Arrange and coordinate consultant intervention, when necessary, in liaison with Head of Science and Medicine and Team Doctor
• Work in conjunction with the Head of Science and Medicine and the S&C Coaches to conduct sport specific musculoskeletal screenings for all professional, academy and pathway players and provide a consolidated, succinct programme to maximise performance/addressing deficiencies
• Maintain written records in accordance with the legal and professional requirements on the ECB Smartabase portal
• Provide physiotherapy support and provision to England centrally contracted and developmental players
• Undertake appropriate professional development to keep abreast of best practice
• To help grow an environment allowing individuals to thrive, to achieve their potential
• In collaboration with the Strength and Conditioning coaches and the Head of Sport Science support the delivery of ECB audits for Kent County Cricket Club

Working Relationships/Stakeholders

• Head of Talent Pathway
• 2nd XI Head Coach
• Head of Science and Medicine
• Support Staff
• Wider Science and Medicine team
• Pathway players to first team

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years working experience in the United Kingdom as a physiotherapist
• HCPC and CSP registered
• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent MSc
• An ability to demonstrate an understanding of sports injuries rehabilitation within your CPD/working experience
• Basic life support training within past two years (Enhanced training available to adhere to ECB requirements)
• Computer literacy, including MS office and databases
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to readily changing situations

Desirable

• Completed core rotations as Band 5 therapist within inpatient NHS setting or equivalent
• Experience working within sport, ideally professional level
• Advanced emergency management and on-field resuscitation qualifications
• A good understanding of the nature of cricket and/or work experience in cricket
• To be a health and wellbeing role model for professional, academy and pathway staff and the wider community

Personal Attributes

• High levels of initiative & self-direction
• Excellent self-awareness, ability to communicate and manage challenging situations
• A desire to make a difference, to build strong, lasting, trusting relationships
• A positive attitude with initiative, focus and drive
• Ability to work within a team and to contribute to the overall success of the team and Club
• Understanding of the biopsychosocial model, around the complexity of the rehabilitation process

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom (Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. The Club is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation to evidence their right to work in the UK prior to employment commencing).
• Full Valid UK driving licence and vehicle

The deadline for applications is 23:59 Wednesday 14 October 2026, with in person interviews to take place week commencing Friday 23rd October 2026. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, relevant Right to Work information being provided and DBS clearance.

Safeguarding Statement: Kent Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and adults in cricket and we expect all employees to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a process of vetting with references taken up and where the role involves working in Regulated Activity with children or adults, we require a current ECB DBS with relevant barred list check. If you are invited for interview, as this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 2023, you will be required to declare all spent and unspent convictions and cautions, but not any that are protected or filtered. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity with children or adults. Candidates invited to interview should note we may conduct online searches as part of pre-recruitment checks. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form. If you have any information to disclose, please provide this under separate, confidential cover, to HR Manager - [e-mail] If you wish to discuss your criminal record, or whether you need to disclose something, please contact Bridget Owen, the County Safeguarding Officer for Kent – [e-mail]