Physiotherapist – Paralympic Performance Support Service

Comunidad Lift; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

The UK Sports Institute invites applications for a part-time Physiotherapist to support Paralympic World Class Programmes from its base in Loughborough. You will be the named physiotherapist for British Wheelchair Basketball, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to optimise athlete health and performance availability.

The role involves travel in the Central Region and nationally/internationally as required, with expectations of attendance at national camps and major competitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised physiotherapy support to Paralympic World Class Programmes (WCP).
• Work as the Named Physiotherapist for British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) within the Paralympic Specialist Service.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maximise athlete health and availability for performance.
• Attend BWB national/international camps and competitions as required (~40 days/year at national camps; 20 days/year at international events).

Job description

The Opportunity

The UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Physiotherapist to work as part of the Paralympic Specialist Service provision in Loughborough. This role will work as the named practitioner for British Wheelchair Basketball

Location

While predominantly based in Loughborough, this role will require regular travel within the central region (primarily Nottingham), there will also be requirements for national and international travel.

A snapshot of the role

This role is part of the newly formed UKSI Paralympic Performance Support Service. It offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of specialist multi-disciplinary practitioners working collaboratively to support Paralympic World Class Programmes (WCP). This role will work predominantly with the British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) WCP as the Named Physiotherapist and will also provide physiotherapy support to other Paralympic WCPs in the Central Region (GB Wheelchair Rugby & GB Powerlifting based in Lilleshall and Loughborough) with occasional support in the North and Southern regions as per service requirements.

This role will provide specialised physiotherapy support services to Paralympic WCP athletes contributing to positive performance impact. The post holder will work collaboratively within and across interdisciplinary support teams and coaching teams to optimise athlete health and maximise availability for performance.

This role will require attendance at BWB national and international camps and competitions with circa 40 days per year at national camps (predominantly based in Nottingham and spanning 4-6 days across 8-10 camps), 20 days per year at international competitions and attendance at the Paralympic Games and holding camp.

If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Safer Recruitment

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form, will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date: 10th November 2026
Shortlisting Date: We will aim to complete our shortlist by 13th November 2026

Interview Date: 20th November 2026
2nd Stage (if required): 26th November 2026

Additional information for applicants:

Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our upmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.

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