Senior First Team Physiotherapist

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd

Organisation: Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Blackburn Rovers Senior Training Centre, Old Langho, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 10 July 2025
Job Description: Job title: Senior First Team Physiotherapist
Department: Senior Medical Department
Based at: Blackburn Rovers Senior Training Centre, Old Langho, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to: Head of Medical Services
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of work: 40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include evening and weekend work
Contractual status: Permanent

1. Job purpose: To plan and coordinate the rehabilitation for all medium / long term injured first team players.

2. Duties and responsibilities:
• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being needs whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
• To plan treatment, exercise therapy, objective testing in the gym and on the grass and the transition back into team training;
• To lead and coordinate an evidenced based and objective rehabilitation service to all members of the first team squad;
• Accountable for assessment of injured players, treatment of the injured players, rehabilitation in the gym and on the grass, off feet conditioning and objective testing;
• To coordinate the transition of injured players into first team training in conjunction with all other members of the Senior Medical Department;
• Attend medical consultations with injured players during their rehabilitation process when required;
• Provide written reports and daily communication to the Senior Medical Department on the rehabilitation status of the injured players;
• Provide treatment and preparation type exercises for fit players during the season to maintain their availability and reduce their risk of future injury;
• Actively take a role in pre-season and mid-season medical screenings;
• Be part of the medical team that provides emergency cover at all first team training sessions and matches home and away;
• Liaise with the Head of Medical Services on a daily basis over any issues and medical concerns regarding the care of the first team squad members;
• Respect and maintain patient confidentially at all times;
• Maintain standards of clinical hygiene and cleanliness within the department areas;
• Maintain up to date daily medical records on the players that have been treated and rehabilitated under your guidance to the standards of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy;
• Keep up to date with any necessary mandatory training for the post; and
• Contribute and commit to the departmental in-house CPD program.

3. Skills required:
• Excellent communication skills;
• The ability to advise and motivate people;
• Excellent organisational and administration skills;
• The ability to form professional relationships with people from diverse backgrounds;
• The ability to be flexible and work unsociable hours if required;
• IT literate;
• Ability to mentor less senior staff to improve the knowledge base and standard of the medical service
• Able to deal with sensitive and confidential information regarding injured players; and
• To be able to work independently and also under the guidance of the Head of Medical Services when required.

4. Knowledge required:
• Previous knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of professional athletes;
• Previous experience of leading a rehabilitation service in an elite sporting environment;
• Experience of implementing objective testing on a day to day basis as part of the rehabilitation package for injured players; and
• Experience of leading emergency aid in a professional sporting environment.

5. Qualifications required:
• Proven track record of working within a medical environment within an elite sporting environment;
• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (essential);
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (essential);
• MSc in a related area (or working towards);
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (essential); and
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF Certificate (essential)

DBS check required: Yes (enhanced)
How to apply: How to Apply: Due to high levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 12 noon on Thursday 10th July 2025. To apply, please email your application form and covering letter to recruitment@rovers.co.uk