Senior Physiotherapist Women's Lead

England and Great Britain Hockey; Bisham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization in Bisham seeks a Senior Physiotherapist to lead the Women’s GB and England Hockey programme. The successful applicant will provide physiotherapy support services to elite athletes, manage athlete health and performance, and travel internationally for approximately 10-12 weeks each year. The role requires collaboration with a performance support team, making a positive impact on athlete well-being. A relevant physiotherapy degree and experience in sports physiotherapy are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sports physiotherapy required.
• Experience managing athlete health and well-being.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Women’s GB and ENG Hockey physiotherapy programme.
• Manage delivery of physiotherapy support services.
• Optimize athlete health and performance.

Skills

Physiotherapy expertise

Collaboration with performance teams

Travel adaptability

Education

Relevant physiotherapy degree

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist GB & England - Women's Lead

UK Sports Institute, Bisham Abbey, National Sports Centre

The Opportunity

The UK Sports Institute and GB & England Hockey have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist on a full time basis.

A snapshot of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Physiotherapist leading the Women’s Great Britain (GB) and England (ENG) Hockey programme. The successful applicant will manage the delivery and development of physiotherapy support services to GB and ENG Hockey World Class Programme athletes. Working collaboratively with the performance support team, this position will underpin strategies to optimise athlete health and wellbeing to minimise time loss and maximise performance in training and competition. The role will require approximately 10‑12 weeks of international travel per year. If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Safer Recruitment

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Application Method

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important

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