Senior Physiotherapist (Aquatics GB)

UK Sports Institute; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Sports Institute is seeking a full-time Senior Physiotherapist to support Aquatics GB's World Class Programme in Loughborough. The role focuses on athlete performance and injury management, requiring proactive collaboration within a dedicated team to achieve Olympic ambitions.

Qualifications

• Experience working within high-performance environments.
• Ability to develop tailored injury management plans.
• Strong background in performance physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement injury and illness management strategies.
• Craft comprehensive physiotherapy strategies for athletes.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance athlete performance.

Skills

Injury management

Teamwork

Physiotherapy strategies

Performance enhancement

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

The UK Sports Institute and Aquatics GB have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Physiotherapist to work with their World Class Programme in Loughborough.

Aquatics GB seeks to enable its athletes to achieve gold medal success at the Olympics, Paralympics, and World Championships.

A snapshot of the role

The Senior Physiotherapist will play a vital role in advancing the performance of individual Aquatic athletes through to LA 2028 and beyond. This encompasses developing and implementing tailored injury and illness management and risk mitigation strategies for all WCP athletes within the PC and the surrounding region.

The successful candidate will craft and execute comprehensive physiotherapy strategies, both within the PC and across our decentralised network, with primary objectives to mitigate injury and illness risks and enhance performance. Active involvement in individual athlete planning processes and projects as directed by the leadership team is also expected. This role is a key part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, emphasizing teamwork and cooperation to effectively deliver on the WCAP’s objectives.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At UKSI, we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

Application Method

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should submit a CV and answer application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers should highlight relevant skills, experience, and attributes that make you an ideal candidate. You can type your answers directly or upload them as a single document, with a limit of 2 sides of A4.

Important: Once you start your application, you can either type your answers or upload a document. Please ensure the answers appear either at the beginning or after your CV, as only one upload is permitted.

Artificial Intelligence

We recognize an increase in AI use for applications. We value personalized responses that convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experience. AI-generated content is discouraged to ensure fairness and integrity in our recruitment process, except where adaptive technology is used to support individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants

• Closing Date: 22nd June 2025
• Interview Date: 2nd July - Loughborough

Our Company

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel. Since 2002, over four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, UKSI has evolved into a world-leading organization, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.