Rehabilitation and Performance Lead

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The University of Huddersfield is seeking an innovative Rehabilitation and Performance Lead for the Health and Wellbeing Academy. You will lead the Gait and Performance Clinic, embedding a student-supported care model to expand service capacity and improve patient access, while guiding students and staff in delivering high-quality, safe care.

Combining clinical rehabilitation and applied sport and exercise physiology, you will work with diverse populations including those with long-term

Qualifications

• Designing and delivering structured rehabilitation programmes for musculoskeletal injury/clinical health conditions
• Lab-based sport performance assessments (VO₂ max testing, lactate profiling) and related monitoring
• Experience in clinical, community, or integrated care settings with exposure to prehabilitation/surgical pathways
• Supervising and mentoring students and junior staff
• Service management, development and leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gait and Performance Clinic operations and delivery.
• Embed and lead a student-supported model of care to expand capacity and access.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate education with practice and develop service innovations.
• Provide leadership to students and staff ensuring safe, high-quality care in supervised learning environments.
• Oversee organizational aspects, DBS checks, and hybrid working arrangements.

Skills

Rehabilitation design

Sport performance assessment

Clinical/Integrated care

Student supervision

Service leadership

Education

Physiotherapy, Sport Rehabilitation, or related degree

Job description

We are seeking an innovative and experienced Rehabilitation and Performance Lead to join the Health and Wellbeing Academy (HWA) in the School of Human and Health Sciences. The role will focus on embedding and leading a student-supported model of care designed to expand service capacity, enhance patient access, and contribute to sustainable workforce development. The postholder will provide leadership to students and staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care within a supervised learning environment.

Combining expertise in clinical rehabilitation and applied sport and exercise physiology, you will work with a diverse population, including individuals with long-term conditions, those recovering from illness or treatment, and individuals seeking to return to, or exceed their previous levels of physical performance.

Working in close partnership with the University of Huddersfield's clinical technicians and Departments of Sport and Exercise Science, Podiatry and Physiotherapy, you will lead the integration of education and practice, creating innovative opportunities for service users, students, and staff. Through collaborative working, service development and a commitment to evidence-based practice, you will help establish a centre of excellence for rehabilitation and performance.

You will lead the operational management and delivery of the Gait and Performance Clinic and work with the Health and Wellbeing Academy and relevant departments to support the development and delivery of integrated prehabilitation and post-rehabilitation services.

With a degree in Physiotherapy, Sport Rehabilitation, Sport and Exercise Science, or a related field, you will have experience in:

• Designing and delivering structured evidence-informed rehabilitation programmes for musculoskeletal injury and/or clinical health conditions
• Conducting and interpreting laboratory-based sport performance assessments (e.g. VO₂ max testing, lactate profiling, and related physiological monitoring)
• Working in clinical, community, or integrated care settings, with exposure to prehabilitation and surgical pathways
• Supporting, supervising, or mentoring students and/or junior staff
• Service management, development, and leadership

We offer an excellent employment package, including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Regular status checks may also be required, depending on your role.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder on our website.

Informal enquiries are welcome to: Sarah Shaw, Health and Wellbeing Academy Strategic Lead for Student-Supported Clinics or Dr Matthew Haines, Subject Area Lead for Sport, Public Health, and Occupational Therapy.