Sessional Academy (Foundation Phase u16s) Physiotherapist Organisation Bristol Bears Salary £90 per training session (inclusive of admin time) plus £100 per match day Location Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3TF and SGS College. Where required, the roles may include duties at off-site locations for training, matches and festivals Contract type (Part time) Closing date 12 June 2025 Job Description DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL REPORTS TO: HEAD OF MEDICALCONTRACT TYPE: SESSIONAL/CONTRACTORROLE PURPOSETo deliver the Bristol Bears vision to ‘Inspire our community through rugby success’ by supporting the development of home-grown players to represent Bristol Bears in the Premiership and Champions Cup. The Academy’s primary objective is to identify and develop the next generation of quality players for Bristol Bears. The Academy Development Phase Therapist will oversee and provide medical provision across the Bears Academy, including at satellite development centres, Bears High Performance Centre and any other training/match locations as required. These sessions will be mostly on set evenings, with school holiday and weekend cover required across the calendar year. Medical provision will include safe delivery of assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation and management of Bears Academy players prior to, during and following training sessions. The role will also require medical provision at training and matchday pitch-side cover across the Bears Academy where required.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Foundation Phase • Assist the Academy Physiotherapist/Therapists with the medical provision for the Development Phase academy groups• Provide pitch side cover for Development Phase matches (including festivals), assisting the Academy Physiotherapist/Therapists as required. • Ensuring RFU medical minimum standards are met during all attended training and matches.• Develop and maintain links between the Academy, Clubs, College and Schools with regards to Bears Academy players• Regularly communicate with key stakeholders to update them on player availability and training status (liaising with coaches, AP staff and parents).• Any other duties as reasonably required under the direction of the Head of Medical Services.• To contribute positively to the Bears vision and culture.For every player under your care ensure:• Effective assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management at all times• Lead and supervise detailed injury management programmes and RTP schedules in conjunction with AP and coaching staff • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in accordance with CSP, HCPC and RFU minimum standards.ESSENTIAL SKILLS• Qualified Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist or Sports Rehabilitator with a degree 2:1 or higher.• Member of CSP, HCPC / BASRAT / SST (appropriate professional indemnity to work with elite athletes).• Experience working with adolescent athletes.• Valid PHICIS level 2 (or similar advance trauma first aid) qualification, with the ability to attend PHICIS level 3 upon appointment if required.DESIRABLE SKILLS• PHICIS Level 3 Qualification• Experience working in Elite Rugby• Experience working within a Professional Academy (Football or Rugby)EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.SAFEGUARDING Bristol Rugby Club Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role would be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.KEY RELATIONSHIPS• Director of Rugby • Medical team• Players• Academy staff• Athletic Performance staff• Coaching staff How to apply Please apply via Bristol Sport website. Link below: https://www.bristol-sport.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=15976&action=edit Share X LinkedIn Email