Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist to join their Medical department. The successful candidate will provide essential physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for players in a Tier 3 women's football club, ensuring player health and compliance with club policies. Internal development opportunities and working with elite female athletes make this an exciting role.

Qualifications

• HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration required.
• In-date EMFAif qualification needed.
• Willingness to work with high-level athletes essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency first aid

Clinical assessments

Injury management

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, Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

AFC Wimbledon Women are looking to recruit a hard-working, self-motivated, and knowledgeable individual who is 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 crucial role in the long-term vision of AFC Wimbledon Women.

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 must 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 and match days
• Conduct clinical assessments of injured players before games
• Maintain detailed injury and treatment records, uploading them to our platform
• Communicate regularly with coaches, strength and conditioning team, 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:

• BSc degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation
• HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration
• In-date EMFAif qualification (and commitment to annual reaccreditation)
• Willingness to work with high-level athletes, including injury management and rehabilitation planning
• Suitable 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