Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

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

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women seeks a dedicated Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist to support elite female footballers in Tier 3. This role includes providing physiotherapy, emergency first aid, and participating in CPD sessions while ensuring compliance with club policies. An ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and be flexible with working hours.

Qualifications

• Chartered Physiotherapist with HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration.
• In-date EMFA qualification required.
• Willingness to work with high-level athletes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Emergency first aid

Communication

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, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, 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 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 plays a vital role in our 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 should be flexible with working hours, including weekends, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This role offers opportunities for internal CPD, staying current with literature, and enhancing practical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency first aid during training and matches
• Conduct clinical assessments of injured players
• Maintain detailed injury and treatment records, uploaded to our platform
• Communicate with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and players about injuries and player availability
• Participate in in-house CPD sessions
• Support junior therapists' development within the women's pathway
• Ensure compliance with club policies including health and safety, equality, safeguarding, and confidentiality

Qualifications and requirements include:

• BSc degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation
• HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration
• In-date EMFA qualification (and commitment to annual reaccreditation)
• Willingness to work with high-level athletes, managing injuries and rehabilitation
• Valid medical insurance for treating semi-professional women footballers
• Ability to participate in football at a high level
• MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation is preferred