Women's Lead Physiotherapist

Barnsley Football Club; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City FC is seeking a Lead Physiotherapist for its Women's Football Department. The role involves delivering elite-level care, managing injuries, and developing rehabilitation programs for athletes. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performance environment where you will greatly impact the care and support provided to players.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Complimentary matchday tickets

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Access to Club discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Experience working with elite or high-level athletes.
• HCPC registration required.
• Medical indemnity insurance suitable for treating WSL and WC players.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy services at all training sessions and fixtures.
• Lead day-to-day medical care and injury management.
• Monitor and develop best practice standards in physiotherapy.

Skills

Injury management

Rehabilitation planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy

Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Medicine

ATMMIF qualification

Job description

Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an experienced and highly motivatedLead Physiotherapistto join our Women's Football Department. This is a unique opportunity to work within a high-performance environment, delivering elite-level care, injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for our athletes.

Working closely with the Head of Performance Services, Head Coach, and wider multi-disciplinary team, you will lead the delivery of medical services across the women’s football pathway. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the highest standards of physiotherapy care and support within the Club.

This role will cover weekend working to follow the football schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver physiotherapy services at all training sessions and competitive fixtures (including pre-season, in-season, and off-season periods).
• Lead day-to-day medical care, injury management, and emergency pitch-side support.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop bespoke rehabilitation programmes for elite female athletes.
• Liaise with coaching staff to provide clinical updates and return-to-play planning.
• Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team including medical, sports science, coaching, psychology, and operations.
• Support player mental health through signposting and contribution to the Club’s mental health pathway.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in line with professional and Club standards.
• Monitor and develop best practice standards in physiotherapy, ensuring continued innovation and clinical excellence.
• Support the development of junior physiotherapists and therapists within the women’s pathway.
• Ensure compliance with all Club policies including health and safety, equality, safeguarding, and confidentiality.

About The Candidate

What We’re Looking For?

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy or related field.
• HCPC registration.
• In-date ATMMIF qualification (and commitment to yearly reaccreditation).
• Experience working with elite or high-level athletes, including injury management and rehabilitation planning.
• Medical indemnity insurance suitable for treating WSL and WC players.
• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine or related discipline.
• Previous experience in an elite football or high-performance sport setting.

About The Club

What We Offer:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service).
• Free on-site parking.
• Complimentary matchday tickets for Men's and Women’s home fixtures.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Help@Hand) including mental health support, virtual GP, and more.
• Auto-enrolment in company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance cover (2x annual salary).
• Access to Club discounts and offers.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and professional sporting environment.

Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.