First Team Physiotherapist

Organisation: Derby County Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: DE21 4TB
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Job Description: Derby County are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative individual as a First Team Physiotherapist to join our First Team Medical department at Moor Farm Training Centre.

Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team focusing on providing effective and robust treatment and prevention programs aimed at maximising player physical capabilities. This position is suited to an individual looking to make their way in a first-team environment and learn and develop as part of a larger Medicine and Performance Team.

Key Role Responsibilities:
• Deliver and develop physiotherapy provision for first team players at Derby County Football Club
• In combination with other members of the MDT, develop and monitor rehab programmes for injured players
• Provide soft tissue therapy to first team players
• Contribute to the testing and benchmarking of first team players
• Plan, deliver and review preventative strategies for players that are aligned with the player's individual needs and are based on objective criteria
• In conjunction with the MDT, help support athletic development and performance of all players
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous medical notes for all players in line with professional standards
• Contribute to and engage with in-service training and CPD sessions
• Liaise with the Medicine and Science Lead, the lead Physio and the Club Doctor regarding any player issues and potential progressions of treatment or preventative strategies
• Uphold and promote adherence to all professional and sport-specific regulations and standards, and ensure all treatment is ethical and legal
• If required, to provide emergency medical provision at training and matches in line with current EFL and FA guidelines, ATMMIF trained

Personal characteristics and experience:
• Previous experience working with elite athletes is essential
• At least two years of post-graduate experience is essential
• Experience in developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practice is desirable

Qualifications:
Essential
• Undergraduate Degree in an appropriate subject
• Registration with appropriate professional bodies, including CSP and HCPC
• ATMMIF trained

Salary is competitive, dependent on experience.

This is a full-time role, and due to the demands of professional football, there is a requirement for weekend and evening work, as well as regular national travel.

Who are Derby County…

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English football, following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

• We are proud of who we are and what we do
• We are positive, inspired and passionate
• We are ambitious and driven
• We are prepared, honest and humble
• We are the heartbeat of our community
• We are the club of opportunity

Derby County employee benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two complimentary staff season tickets
• Two complimentary staff away memberships, subject to availability
• 20% discount at DCFC Megastore
• Company Pension with Aviva
• Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors
• Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts
• Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’ and Staff Events!
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust
• Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm
• PAYG EV Charging at Moor Farm

How to apply…

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE.

Alternatively, please copy and paste - http://thera.ms/apply - to your chosen browser.

More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 12 April 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Strictly no agencies, please.

Derby County Football Club’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at dcfc.co.uk.
How to apply: How to apply… Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check. Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity. To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE. Alternatively, please copy and paste - http://thera.ms/apply - to your chosen browser. More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 12 April 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Strictly no agencies, please. Derby County Football Club’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at dcfc.co.uk.