Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women are actively seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist to join their Medical department. This role involves providing rehabilitation services to elite female footballers, ensuring their health and availability during training and matches. Ideal candidates will have a passion for women's football and the required qualifications for this vital position.

Benefits

Opportunities for internal CPD

Working with elite female athletes

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation required.
• HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration needed.
• EMFA qualification must be in-date.

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 assessments

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSc degree in Physiotherapy

MSc in Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist, Plymouth

Client: AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Plymouth, 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 progressing within 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 crucial role in the club'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 players, including occasional involvement with pathway players.

Candidates should be flexible to work various hours, including weekends, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This role 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 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

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 rehab planning
• Medical insurance suitable for treating semi-professional women’s footballers
• The ability to play or participate in football at a high level
• MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation