Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

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

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women are seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist to join their Medical department. The successful candidate will work with elite female footballers, providing essential physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. This role involves flexible hours, hands-on work with athletes, and opportunities for continued professional development.

Qualifications

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

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

Team collaboration

Injury management

Education

BSc degree in Physiotherapy

MSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration

Job description

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Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist, Stevenage

Client:

AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Stevenage

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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 eager to enter 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.

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, understanding scope of practice, and enhancing practical skills.

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 and upload them to our platform
• Communicate regularly with coaches, the strength and conditioning team, and players regarding 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 on 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, including injury management and rehabilitation 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