Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

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

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women seeks dedicated Physiotherapists or Sports Therapists to join its Medical department. This role supports elite female footballers' rehabilitation within a Tier 3 setting, offering CPD opportunities and practical experience in a dynamic sports environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration.
• In-date EMFA qualification required.
• Appropriate medical insurance for treating semi-professional athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency first aid during matches.
• Maintain injury and treatment records.
• Support junior therapists within the women's pathway.

Skills

Emergency First Aid

Clinical Assessment

Communication

Injury Management

Rehabilitation Planning

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy

MSc in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy

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Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

AFC Wimbledon Womens

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 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 our Medical department. The Medical Therapist plays a vital role in 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 must be flexible to work various hours, including weekends, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This role offers excellent opportunities for proactive individuals eager to work in football, with internal CPD opportunities and a requirement to stay current with relevant literature and practices.

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 about 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 on 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
• Appropriate medical insurance for treating semi-professional women’s footballers
• Ability to participate in football at a high level
• MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation