Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC Wimbledon Women is seeking a Chartered Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist for their Medical department, vital to supporting elite female footballers. The role involves providing physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and first-aid support within a Tier 3 women's football club, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC/BASRaT/SST registration required.
• In-date EMFAif qualification needed.
• Medical insurance suitable for semi-professional sports required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency first aid

Injury assessment

Record keeping

Communication

CPD participation

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, Worcester

Client:

AFC Wimbledon Women

Location:

Worcester, 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 to work in women’s football at Tier 3, supporting elite female footballers.

The role is for Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, or Sports Rehabilitators to join the Medical department. The Medical Therapist is crucial 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 for pathway players.

Candidates should be flexible with working hours, including weekends, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive individuals eager to work in football, with chances for internal CPD, staying current with literature, 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 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 EMFAif qualification (and willingness to re-certify annually)
• Willingness to work with high-level athletes, managing injuries and rehabilitation
• Medical insurance suitable for semi-professional women’s footballers
• The ability to participate in football at a high level
• MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation