Physiotherapist

Active Together; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Huddersfield invites applications for a Physiotherapist to join our ActiveHud service. You will deliver high-quality physiotherapy to students, staff and community partners as part of a multi-disciplinary team on campus.

Applicants must hold a Graduate Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy, be HCPC registered, and be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. A valid first aid certificate and a commitment to excellent service are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy member required.
• Experience in elite athlete support and sport science knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy to athletes, students, staff and community.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to support performance and wellbeing.
• Contribute to clinical placement supervision for University of Huddersfield students.

Skills

Physiotherapy knowledge

Elite athlete support

Sports injury rehab

Clinical supervision

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

First aid certificate

Tools

First aid certificate

Job description

Join our team in the ActiveHud service as a Physiotherapist! We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual who loves helping others achieve their fitness, wellbeing and performance goals. As the service Physiotherapist, you will have the opportunity to join a successful multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering a range of sporting performance and community wellbeing programme outcomes here at the University of Huddersfield.

Location University of Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 3DH Contact Name S Fletcher Contact Email [e-mail]

You will coordinate and deliver a comprehensive clinic that meets the needs of individual athletes, teams, wider university & local community members in our high-quality cross campus facilities.

As our Physiotherapist you will be working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality physiotherapy services to the University of Huddersfield community through provision of a clinical service. This will include performance sport athletes, Students' Union club members, wider student & staff population, external sports teams & individuals and Kirklees members of the public. This role will include some clinical placement supervision of University of Huddersfield students on the BSc Physiotherapy degree programmes.

With a Graduate Diploma and/or degree in Physiotherapy, you will be HCPC registered, hold a valid first aid certificate, and be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. You will have excellent knowledge and understanding of elite athlete support services and inter-disciplinary sport science, extensive knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and extensive knowledge of sports injury prevention/rehabilitation in sport.

You will also possess a commitment to excellent customer service, self-management skills, and be able to actively reflect on learning whilst demonstrating autonomy, self-awareness, action planning, time management & initiative.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Regular status checks may also be required, depending on your role.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive,supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion , including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.