Lead Therapist and Clinical Manager Organisation Bristol Bears Salary £40,000 Location Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3TF. Where required, the role will include duties at off-site locations. Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 27 July 2026 Job Description DEPARTMENT: Medical REPORTS TO: Head of Medical ServicesREPORTEES: Physiotherapist, Therapists and Medical ContractorsLOCATION: Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3TF. Where required, the role will include duties at off-site locations.WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours over a 5-day week. Core on-site working days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 1330–2130. Fixtures take place at weekends and may include away travel. The role requires flexibility in line with the demands of elite sport, including occasional changes to working hours and training days to align with match day commitments.CONTRACT TYPE: PermanentSALARY: £40,000 per annumABOUT BRISTOL BEARSBristol Bears Rugby is part of Stephen Lansdown’s sporting group of companies which includes Bristol Sport, Bristol City Football, Bristol Flyers Basketball and each of their respective community charities.Our vision is ‘to inspire our community through rugby success’. Our supporters regularly attend Shaftesbury Park to watch our Women’s team perform in the PWR league, the highest level of domestic competition.ROLE SUMMARYAn exciting opportunity to join our experienced sports medicine team! We are looking to recruit a Lead Therapist & Clinical Manager for Bears Women, with a proven track record of providing medical support to elite athletes.The right candidate will be able to immediately add value to our forward thinking and dynamic Performance department, have a strong commitment to professional development and be confident providing performance therapy services to a squad of elite rugby players.PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIESLEAD THERAPISTTo lead a multidisciplinary therapy team in the provision of high quality elite medical care for the Bristol Bears Women Team.To assess, diagnose and treat players musculoskeletal injuries through excellent clinical reasoning, skill use, teamwork and individual directed learning where necessary.To provide on-pitch and pitch side medical cover (Advanced Trauma/ First Aid) for all training sessions carried out by the Bears Women squad.Work closely with the Athletic Performance team in the provision and application of rehabilitation programmes for injured players, ensuring efficient return to play.To ensure all medical notes are completed on the designated RFU system in line with the Core Standards of Physiotherapy Practice under CSP guidelines.To complete pre-contract medical assessments as required, working closely with the DoctorTo provide close communications with designated National Teams to ensure effective player hand-over between club and country.CLINICAL MANAGERUndertake the role of Clinical Governance Lead as outlined in the PWR Minimum Operating Standards (MOS)To lead and oversee the annual medical MOS audit as directed by the PWR to ensure complianceTake responsibility for the management of key Women’s team medical budgets, working closely with the Head of Medical and Head of FinanceEnsure at least one member of the coaching/management team undertake an appropriate first aid course recognised by the RFUTo take responsibility for the continued personal and professional development of Women’s medical teamOrganising scans, consultations and surgeries as required to ensure expediated care where appropriateTo contribute positively to the Bears vision and cultureKEY RELATIONSHIPSHead of Medical ServicesWomen’s Head CoachWomen’s Coaching TeamWomen’s Team General ManagerWomen’s Athletic Performance StaffWider Medical TeamESSENTIAL SKILLS5 years post graduate experience in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports RehabilitationMember of CSP, HCPC / BASRAT / SST – professional indemnity to work with elite athletesRelevant experience successfully working with a team of physiotherapists or similar in a sports or performance environment, and working to support and promote their professional developmentExperience of high-performance rugby, or comparable full time sport experienceStrong manual therapy and rehabilitation skills with excellent clinical reasoningValid PHICIS level 3 (or similar advance trauma first aid) qualificationDESIRABLE SKILLSPost graduate diploma or MSc in Sports Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine or equivalent.Experience leading an elite sports medicine teamHEALTH AND SAFETYResponsible for ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed at all times, with relevant documentation to supportTo ensure all employees complete the training required to do their job Report all incidents, accidents and hazards as requiredTo complete and review the risk assessments for their department. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESWe 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 or potential 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.SAFEGUARDINGBristol 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 offered subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.BENEFITSAs part of the Bears family, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (pro rata) FINANCIAL SECURITYHargreaves Lansdown pension scheme Life assurance policyFAMILY FRIENDLY BENEFITSEnhanced parental leave HEALTH & WELLBEINGEmployee Assistance Programme HPC gym access (subject to player schedules) Company Sick Pay Career development opportunities through CPD and Apprenticeship Levy funding TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE PERKSCycle to Work scheme Discounted First Bus travel Electric vehicle schemeFOOD & ON-SITE BENEFITS Subsidised meals at the HPC on training days Onsite parking at the HPC SPORT, EVENTS & DISCOUNTSMatchday tickets for Bristol Bears Men and Women home fixtures Ad-hoc tickets for other Bristol Sport fixtures Discounts at Ashton Gate food and beverage outlets on matchdays Discounts with a variety of local businesses including attractions, hotels and cafes Discount at the Bristol Sport retail shop Bears Kit (where applicable for the role) *Please note that some benefits are non-contractual and may be subject to change as well as subject to terms and conditions. How to apply Apply here: https://www.bristol-sport.co.uk/jobs/lead-therapist-clinical-manager/ Share X LinkedIn Email