Sports Physiotherapist

The University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university seeks a Physiotherapist for its Sports Injury Clinic to provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation support to students and the local community. The role involves delivering services, mentoring students, and collaborating with performance sports teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for educating the next generation of clinicians. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or performance sport is desired but not essential.
• Ability to pass on knowledge as a practice educator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy and rehabilitation support.
• Support the clinical lead in service delivery and governance.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Ability to teach

Job description

Overview

As a Physiotherapist in the Sports Injury Clinic, you will deliver outstanding physiotherapy and rehabilitation support to students, staff and local community members with a view to enhancing the reputation and sustainability of the sports injury clinic, supporting the performance objectives of the University. This position supports the clinical lead in the delivery, development and governance of all services including performance sport provision and hydrotherapy. There is enormous opportunity to develop your skills across a range of services and with a wide variety of patients and athletes.

Clinical Education

The clinic works closely with the Division of Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation to provide practise education placements. Clinical education is integral to the Physiotherapy / Sports Rehabilitation delivery and student-led clinics are an innovative way of combining both. Clinical supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students allows you to develop the next generation of clinicians in a unique environment.

Key Responsibilities

We need someone who is self-motivated and able to work as an effective team member with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in both NHS and performance sport is desired but not essential. You will also need an ability to teach and pass on knowledge and experience as a practice educator.

Job Details

This is a full time, permanent position.

How to Apply

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Contact

Please contact Sinead Lodge – [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.