Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist to join their Medical department and provide essential physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for players. This role includes emergency first aid, clinical assessments, and supporting junior therapists, offering opportunities for professional development in women's football.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation required.
• HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration necessary.
• In-date EMFA qualification and commitment to it.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency first aid

Clinical assessment

Injury management

Rehabilitation planning

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

MSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration

Job description

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Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Client:

AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

AFC Wimbledon Women are looking to recruit a hardworking, self-motivated, and knowledgeable individual interested in entering 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 the 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.

Candidates must be flexible with working hours, including weekends, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This position offers great opportunities for proactive individuals eager to develop a career in football, with internal CPD opportunities and ongoing professional development.

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, uploading them to our platform
• Communicate regularly with coaches, the strength and conditioning team, 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

Qualifications and requirements:

• BSc degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation
• HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration
• In-date EMFA qualification (and commitment to annual re-accreditation)
• Willingness to work with high-level athletes, including injury management and rehabilitation planning
• Medical insurance suitable for treating semi-professional women’s footballers
• Ability to participate in football at a high level
• MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation (preferred)