Senior Physiotherapist (British Rowing – Para)

UK Sports Institute; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; 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 (GBRT) National Training Centre in Caversham, Reading. The role involves leading on prehabilitation and performance preparation within a world-class MSK health team.

You will collaborate with coaches, strength & conditioning, and support personnel, with travel to camps and competitions across the cycle, contributing to podium

Qualifications

• Experience with high-performance sporting teams, preferably with Para athletes.
• Excellent manual handling skills and the ability to assist with athlete transfers and equipment movement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on prehabilitation and performance preparation with the GB Para Rowing Team.
• Collaborate with coaches and support staff to optimise athlete health and training delivery.
• Travel with the performance group to camps and competitions as required.

Skills

High-performance sport

Para athletes

Manual handling

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist (British Rowing - Para)

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 Paralympic Games 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.

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.

Our Company

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.