Physiotherapist – Paralympic Performance Support Service

UK Sports Institute; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 44 000 - 54 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UK Sports Institute Limited seeks a part-time physiotherapist to support Paralympic World Class Programmes from Loughborough, with regular travel across the region and internationally. You will be the Named Physiotherapist for British Wheelchair Basketball and assist GB Wheelchair Rugby and GB Powerlifting in the Central Region.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to Safer Recruitment through DBS checks.

Qualifications

• A qualified physiotherapist with experience in high-performance sport.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Willing to travel regularly within the region, nationally and internationally.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist physiotherapy to Paralympic World Class Programme athletes.
• Act as Named Physiotherapist for British Wheelchair Basketball.
• Support GB Wheelchair Rugby and GB Powerlifting in the Central Region.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimise athlete health and availability.
• Attend national camps and international competitions throughout the year.

Connaissances

Physiotherapist

High-performance sport

Description du poste

The UK Sports Institute (UKSI) is looking for a part-time Physiotherapist to join its new Paralympic Performance Support Service in Loughborough.

The Role

You will be the named physiotherapist for the British Wheelchair Basketball World Class Programme, and also support other Paralympic World Class Programmes in the Central Region, including GB Wheelchair Rugby and GB Powerlifting, with occasional support in the North and South.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy to Paralympic World Class Programme athletes
• Act as Named Physiotherapist for British Wheelchair Basketball
• Support GB Wheelchair Rugby and GB Powerlifting in the Central Region
• Work across interdisciplinary support and coaching teams to optimise athlete health and availability
• Attend around 40 days of national camps and 20 days of international competitions each year, plus the Paralympic Games and holding camp

About You

• A qualified physiotherapist with experience in high-performance sport
• Able to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
• Willing to travel regularly within the region, nationally and internationally
• Committed to safer recruitment (self-declaration, references and, where required, enhanced DBS)

Key Details

• Location: Loughborough, with regular travel (mainly Nottingham), plus national and international travel
• Contract: Permanent, part time
• Salary: £49,063
• Interview date: 20 November 2026
• Closing date: 10 November 2026