Lead OUFC Women’s Senior/Boys U15-16 Physiotherapist

by Oxford United in Sports Science, Medical & Physio

EnglandFull time

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Date posted

May 24, 2025

Closing date

Hiring location

England

Offered salary

Experience

Minimum Qualification

College Qualification

Quantity

1 Person

Description

Key Responsibilities
OUFC Women’s programme:
- Oversee and deliver physiotherapy programme for OUFC Women’s players.
- Lead medical contact for OUFC Women’s players.
- Medical lead for training/injury clinics with support of full-time intern.
- Measure and analyse readiness to compete markers, and liaise with Women’s staff as appropriate.
- Manage and complete all medical record keeping for OUFC Women’s players.
- Integrate into the OUFC Women’s and wider club MDT.
- Support & develop part-time physio’s, students and volunteers.
- Engage in CPD as per HCPC guidelines.]

Boys Academy:
- Oversee and deliver physiotherapy programme for U15-16 squads.
- Lead medical contact for U15-16 squads and parents/guardians.
- Medical lead for evening training/injury clinics with support of part-time staff.
- Scheduling and communication of part-time medical cover for U15-16 training and fixtures.
- Manage and complete all medical record keeping for U15-U16 squads.

Hours of Work:
Monday: 12:30-20:30
Tuesday: 10:00-18:00
Wednesday: 12:00-18:00
Thursday: 14:00-20:00
Friday: 11:00-18:00
Sunday: OUFC Women’s Match-day (home & away)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• BSc (hons) Physiotherapy
• Full membership of the CSP and registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• FA ITMMiF as a minimum (or willingness to work towards ASAP).
• Outstanding communication and organisation skills.
• Physical competency level to demonstrate a lead gym and field based rehabilitation sessions.
• Experience in pitch-based rehabilitation, return to play protocols, women’s sport & safeguarding compliance.
• Confident, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with players, parents and staff.
• Outstanding clinical knowledge in sports physiotherapy.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/word

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
• A clear understanding of the Premier League’s Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
• FA Safeguarding qualification.
• Minimum 1-year full-time experience providing physio support in an elite sporting environment.
• Awareness of Kitman Labs management software for Academy Audit process.
• A full drivers’ licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Lives within 60min radius of training ground.

Person Specification:
• Ability to work in a high pressured, elite performance environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high level of precision and reliability.
• Willingness to contribute to department running with a sense of adaptability and co-operation.
• High character individual who will represent the values of the club at all times.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required by the role.
• Keen interest in evidence based, preparation and performance strategies in Women’s & youth football.

Remuneration Package:
• £27,500 salary.
• Comprehensive internal and external CPD programme.
• Opportunity to receive tickets for OUFC home games.
• Use of fully equipped gym.

Skills

  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Physiotherapy
  • Player Development

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Lead OUFC Women’s Senior/Boys U15-16 Physiotherapist

by Oxford United in Sports Science, Medical & Physio