Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women are seeking a skilled Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist to join their Medical department at a Tier 3 women’s football club. Successful candidates will provide physiotherapy for players, manage injuries, and enhance their practical skills while contributing to the development of junior therapists. This role requires flexibility to work varying hours and a passion for football.

Benefits

Access to internal CPD

Opportunities to work with elite female athletes

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC/BASRaT/SST.
• Maintain valid EMFAif qualification.
• Medical insurance for treating semi-professional players.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency first aid during training and matches.
• Conduct clinical assessments of injured players before games.
• Maintain detailed injury and treatment records.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Clinical assessment

Emergency first aid

Education

BSc degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation

MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation

Job description

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Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist, Basildon

Client:

AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

AFC Wimbledon Women are looking to recruit a hard-working, self-motivated, and knowledgeable individual who is eager to enter the progressive world of women’s football at Tier 3, working with elite female footballers.

We are seeking Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, or Sports Rehabilitators to join our Medical department. The Medical Therapist plays a vital role in the long-term vision of AFC Wimbledon Women.

The successful candidate will work within a Tier 3 women’s football club, providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for all women’s players from the 1st team, and occasionally supporting pathway players.

Candidates must be flexible to work various hours, including weekend matches, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive individuals passionate about football. You will have access to internal CPD, stay updated with current literature, understand scope of practice, and enhance your practical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency first aid during training and matches
• Conduct clinical assessments of injured players before games
• Maintain detailed injury and treatment records and upload them to our platform
• Communicate regularly with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and players regarding injuries and player availability
• Participate in in-house CPD sessions
• Support the development of junior therapists within the women’s pathway
• Ensure compliance with club policies on health and safety, equality, safeguarding, and confidentiality
• Hold a BSc degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation
• Register with HCPC/BASRaT/SST
• Maintain in-date EMFAif qualification and commit to annual reaccreditation
• Willingness to work with high-level athletes, managing injuries and rehabilitation plans
• Possess medical insurance suitable for treating semi-professional women footballers
• Be able to participate in football at a high level
• Possess MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation