Lead Physiotherapist - Womens First Team

Organisation: Crystal Palace FC
Salary: Competitive
Location: Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 3 August 2025
Job Description: Job Location Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ

Contract Type Full-time

Salary/ ROP Competitive

Who we are:

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - our London office, Selhurst Park stadium, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

About this role:

Crystal Palace FC Women's Team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapist to lead our medical team. You will be a key member of the medical department providing high-quality physiotherapy services to the CPFCW First Team. In collaboration with the medical team, you will be the key decision-maker on injury assessment, diagnosis and treatment. You will assist with providing treatment, the delivery of rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes, the coordination of the medical services on match days and organising and implementing screening programmes, where required.

You must be able to collaborate within a multidisciplinary high-performance team environment and be flexible enough to adapt to changes in the team schedule. You will be required to travel with the performance team to support our elite players through competitive fixtures, both home and away.

Responsibilities:

The medical care and injury rehabilitation of all players on the team.
Line-manage the medical department
Develop and implement injury prevention strategies to minimise the risk of injuries during training and games.
Evaluate and diagnose injuries and provide appropriate medical treatment and rehabilitation plans.
Work with the coaching staff to develop individualised injury recovery plans for injured players.
Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all players and provide regular reports on the status of injured players on WPS.
Collaborate with the coaching staff to develop and implement conditioning and fitness programmes that help prevent injuries and improve player performance.
Ensure that all medical equipment and supplies are maintained in good condition and available when needed.
To provide medical cover for every Women first team fixture (including away travel).
Accompanying players to medical appointments as required.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in sports medicine and injury management and incorporate them into the team's practices.
Manage a full spectrum of injuries expected in a women professional football club
Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
Upholding and promoting the Club policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

Be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat/advise FA WSL and FA WC players.
Have an up to date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should be the Level 5 ATMIFF
Attend a yearly ATMMiF-R reaccreditation.
Minimum 4 yearsexperience in working in elite sport
Experience of managing a medical department and team
Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy (BSc/MSc)
3-5 years of postgraduate musculoskeletal experience
Desirable:

Experienced in working in elite womens sport
Postgraduate Sports Medicine qualification (PGCert, PGDip, MSc etc)
Pitch rehab experience
Be a UKAD Clean Sport Advisor

Benefits:

Complimentary match day ticket
Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
20% Discount in our Retail Stores
Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex
Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
Travel Season Ticket loan
Holiday allowance that increases every year of service

Our commitment to Equality

At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.

We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.

Reasonable Adjustment

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.

If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.

Safeguarding

Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.
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