Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women are seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist to join their Medical department. The role involves providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for elite female footballers and participating in team medical events. Applicants should be flexible, proactive, and have the required qualifications and experience working with athletes.

Benefits

Opportunities for internal CPD

Involvement with elite female football

Work with junior therapists

Qualifications

• Chartered Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Capability to work with high-level athletes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency First Aid

Clinical Assessments

Communication

Injury Management

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation

MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation

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Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist, Birmingham

Client:

AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

AFC Wimbledon Women are looking to recruit a dedicated, self-motivated, and knowledgeable individual interested in entering the dynamic world of women’s football at Tier 3, working with elite female footballers.

We seek Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, or Sports Rehabilitators to join our Medical department. The Medical Therapist role is vital to AFC Wimbledon Women’s long-term vision.

The successful candidate will work within a Tier 3 women’s football club, providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for all women’s team players, including occasional involvement with pathway players.

Applicants should be flexible with working hours, including weekends, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive individuals eager to work in football. Opportunities for internal CPD, staying current with literature, understanding scope of practice, and enhancing practical skills are provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency first aid during training sessions 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 including health and safety, equality, safeguarding, and confidentiality
• Hold a BSc degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation
• Maintain HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration
• Possess in-date EMFAif qualification and commit to annual reaccreditation
• Be willing to work with high-level athletes, managing injuries and planning rehabilitation
• Have suitable medical insurance for treating semi-professional women’s footballers
• Be capable of playing or participating in football at a high level
• Hold an MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation