Senior Physiotherapist ( British Rowing – Para)

Comunidadlift; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior physiotherapist to work with the Paralympic squad at the GB Rowing Team National Training Centre in Caversham, Reading. You will be a key member of a high-performance team delivering world-class MSK support to athletes targeting LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.

The role is in-person at the NTC with travel to camps and competitions, involving collaboration with coaches, S&C, and sport science staff to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with high-performance sporting teams, preferably with Paralympic athletes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary high-performance team.
• Willingness to travel internationally to camps and competitions (approx. 80 days per year).

Responsibilities

• Lead on prehabilitation, performance preparation and MSK health management with the GB Rowing Team.
• Collaborate with coaches and support staff to optimise training and competition readiness.
• Provide in-person delivery at the National Training Centre and travel with the performance group as required.

Job description

Salary £49,063 p.a

Location Caversham

Contract type Permanent (Full time)

Closing date 27 September 2026

Interview date 8 October 2026

The Opportunity

British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior physiotherapist to work with the Paralympic squad at the GB Rowing Team (GBRT) National Training Centre (NTC) in Caversham, Reading. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who has worked extensively with high-performance sporting teams, preferably with Para athletes.

You will be an integral and valued member of a closely-knit high-performance team, collaborating with coaches specialised in rowing and strength & conditioning, along with support personnel from diverse science and medicine roles. Together our goal is to assist rowers in achieving podium success on the global stage.

The GB Para Rowing Team has a phenomenal track record of performance at the highest levels of Paralympic sport and is seeking an exceptional physiotherapist to form part of the core daily delivery team towards the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games.

Location:British Rowing functions out of a bespoke NTC in Caversham (near Reading) where athletes can train both on the water and on land whilst receiving World Class Coaching and Support Services. Due to the nature of the role, delivery will be in person to meet the needs of the sport.

Role requirements:

A typical week would be Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There is also international travel for camps and competitions associated with this role. This will be approximately 80 days spread throughout the year, generally in blocks of 13-16 days. We utilise the High-Performance Centre at the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre (near Marlow) for Strength and Conditioning sessions as well as specialist physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.

GBRT Vision:

A world leading Olympic and Paralympic nation which inspires and creates opportunities for anyone capable of delivering or supporting success to realise their dreams regardless of background.

GBRT Mission:

To deliver a programme which consistently produces gold medal success and creates the environment where athletes and staff thrive.
British Rowing takes pride in the tradition of success that it has created through the development and performances of athletes on the world stage.

A snapshot of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the most successful Paralympic Rowing Team in the world. Reporting to the Olympic Head and GBRT Athlete Health MSK lead you will have the opportunity to lead on all aspects of prehabilitation and performance preparation throughout training and competition alongside world class MSK athlete health management to maintain training adherence across the group.

The role offers the chance to travel with the performance group to all camps and competitions throughout the cycle and offer critical input to the pathway athletes as they build the foundations necessary to move towards the podium group.

You will play a significant role in designing, executing, and assessing physical health services – in collaboration with the coaching team – to support athletes to consistently deliver world-class performances. For you to succeed you will bring enthusiasm, creativity and energy to the role and have a genuine desire to help athletes achieve their performance aspirations. Due to the nature of the team, you will have excellent manual handling skills and will be required to assist with athlete transfers and the movement of equipment and boats daily.
We are looking for a highly experienced and suitably qualified practitioner who can work collaboratively in a demanding high-performance environment within an interdisciplinary support team. It is important to be accessible, approachable, and visible in this role. Previous experience within rowing is not essential but a passion to learn more about the sport is.

What makes joining British Rowing and the UKSI compelling?

This is your opportunity to work within one of Great Britain’s most successful sporting teams by shaping the future of the rowers looking to succeed at the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028. Not only will you be well supported within the GBRT NTC, but you will have continued professional development opportunities through partnerships with UK Sport.

The GBRT sports science and medicine team aligns our work to the GBRT “What it Takes to Win” model that has a holistic approach to developing people.

If you are looking for a job that brings new challenges daily and you feel you can bring the expertise and passion that we need to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At the 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.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 1st October 2026
Phone Interview Date (if required): Monday 5th October 2026
In-person Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026
2nd In-person Interview Date (if required): Monday 12th October 2026
Additional information for applicants:

Face to face interviews will take place at the High-Performance Centre, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Bisham, near Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1RR.