Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

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

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist for their medical department, working with elite female footballers. The successful candidate will be responsible for injury management, provide first aid, and support junior therapists. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and be flexible with their working hours, contributing to the development of women's football at the club.

Qualifications

• Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, or Sports Rehabilitators desired.
• Willingness to work with high-level athletes, including injury management.
• Ability to provide rehabilitation planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency first aid

Clinical assessments

Communication

Flexibility

Education

BSc degree in Physiotherapy

MSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration

In-date EMFA qualification

Job description

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Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist, Exeter

Client:

AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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 dedicated, self-motivated, and knowledgeable individual interested in women’s football at Tier 3, working with elite female footballers.

The role is for Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, or Sports Rehabilitators to join the Medical department. The Medical Therapist's 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 for all women’s players from the 1st team and occasionally with pathway players.

Candidates should be flexible with working hours, including weekends, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This position offers opportunities for internal CPD, staying current with literature, understanding scope of practice, 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, uploading them to our platform
• Communicate regularly with coaches, the strength and conditioning team, and players about injuries and 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 reaccreditation)
• 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