Women's Physiotherapist

Manchester United; Stretford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Scheme

25 days annual leave

Electric Vehicle scheme

Health Cash Plan

Wellness Support

Exclusive Discounts

Gym Facilities

Enhanced family Leave Benefits

Enhanced Career Development

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

Manchester United is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to provide world-class support to the Women’s first team. You will lead assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation, delivering gym-based and pitch-based programmes within an elite performance setting.

You will work closely with the Medical and Performance teams to optimise return-to-play, monitor injuries, and contribute to CPD and service development. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working in a professional sporting interdisciplinary team.
• Experience in leading rehabilitation of common and complex football injuries.
• Experience with female athletes and understanding female health needs.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills.
• Demonstrated leadership within a high‑performance sporting environment.
• Strong ability to plan and deliver gym-based and pitch-based rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to interpret objective outcome measures during rehab and screening (e.g., isokinetic dynamometry, VALD).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, self‑motivation and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to advise, build trust with and motivate athletes; strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class physio support to the Women’s first team squad, leading assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Assess, diagnose and manage injuries; develop individualised rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver gym-based and pitch-based rehab programmes within an established philosophy.
• Collaborate with the Medical and Performance team to enhance return-to-play processes.
• Coordinate transitions of players back into training and matches with the interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to CPD and departmental development within the Physiotherapy Service.
• Conduct medical and performance screening and develop prehab programmes to prevent injuries.
• Provide care for non-injured players with training modification recommendations where needed.
• Maintain medical records in line with Manchester United standards and communicate with the team.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Provide world class physio support to all athletes within the Women’s first team squad. This will involve leading, planning, coordinating, and delivering professional level assessment and diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.

The Role:

• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all MUWFC athletes
• Accurately assess, diagnose, prognosis, treatment, and effective rehabilitation for players who have sustained an injury
• Deliver specialised and individualized player rehabilitation programs, using an established philosophy and rehab method. This includes the implementation of gym-based and pitch-based Football focused rehabilitation programs
• To work as a member of the Medical and Performance team to further develop elite level rehabilitation and return to play processes
• Coordinate the transition of all injured players within the squad back into training and matches, in collaboration with all members of the Medical and Performance interdisciplinary team
• Contribute to the development of the wider Physiotherapy department through ongoing learning and a commitment to departmental in-house CPD programs
• Carry out annual and weekly medical and performance screening protocols, using gathered information to develop individualised prehab programmes aimed at preventing injuries and improving performance
• Contribute to the day-to-day treatment, management, and maintenance of non-injured players, including making recommendations around training modifications when indicated and having a sound understanding of sport science principles to guide this process
• Provide written reports and daily communication on the rehabilitation status of the injured player/s under your care, as well as effectively communicating relevant information to the wider interdisciplinary team where appropriate
• Provide soft tissue treatment for pre and post training sessions and/or at home and away matches as required
• Regularly stock take and replenish medical supplies
• Accompany players to medical consultations, possibly at short notice, ensuring the player receives optimal care and advice at all times (this may include longer travel periods when required)
• Assist with the on-field medical management of players.
• Ensure that all medical records, physical screening and treatment information is kept in accordance with Manchester United Physiotherapy Service Standards and detailed medical records are maintained on the club’s medical record system.
• To be flexible and able to work evenings/weekends, travel to home and away games as re-quired, attend pre and in-season tours including overseas travel as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

• Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• FA Level 5 Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF)
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the role (desirable) Qualifications in Sport Science (desirable)

Skills and Experience

• At least two years of experience working effectively within a professional sporting interdisciplinary team, with experience of leading on the rehabilitation of common and complex football injuries.
• Experience within the professional football environment is preferable.
• Preferably experience of working with the female athlete and have strong understanding of female health needs and requirements.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills.
• Evidence of leadership skills within a high-performance sporting environment.
• Highly experienced in the planning and delivery of gym-based and pitch-based Football rehabilitation programs, utilising an established process and method.
• To be competent with the interpretation of objective outcome measures during rehabilitation and as part of athlete screening: Including equipment such as Isokinetic Dynamometry (Biodex), and VALD systems (desirable).
• To exhibit sound personal qualities and interpersonal skills including effective communication, teamwork, self-motivation and ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to advise, build trust with and motivate athletes.
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills, with an eye for detail.

What we offer

At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Annual Incentive Scheme to reward your dedication and hard work
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan: Supporting you with your everyday healthcare needs
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and policies
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth