Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Organisation: Dragons RFC
Salary: Dependent on relevant experience
Location: Ystrad Mynach and travel as required.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Interview date: 10 August 2026
Job Description: We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Lead Academy Physiotherapist. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of professional sport where you will join a strong team of medical professionals.

Reporting directly to the clubs Head of Medical and the Academy Manager, the successful candidate will lead the physiotherapy management of the academy squad with a daily responsibility for the senior academy group.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical:

Act independently and in collaboration with physiotherapy team to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for all injured players and plan an effective rehabilitation plan.
Ensure all aspects of player care for all academy players are monitored including prehab, rehab, fitness assessments and treatment.
Manage caseload of players effectively and efficiently with other academy medical staff members.
Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards.
Provide pre-game and pitch-side medical support services at home and away fixtures as required for both academy and first team.
Communicate effectively to the club’s medical team, coaches and players about updates on players injuries and return to training dates.

Departmental Responsibilities:

Participate in the departmental Personal Development and Performance Review system to promote personal and service developments.
Be actively involved in clinical audit to support the clubs Clinical Governance Strategy.
Liaise with a range of individuals, internal and external to the organisation, to ensure effective service delivery.
Assist in delivering WRU Minimum Medical Standards Criteria for annual compliance evaluation.

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Physiotherapy Registration with HCPC.
At least two years post graduate experience with at least one years full time experience within an elite level sporting environment.
Current Level 2 or 3 PHICIS (or equivalent).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be proficient at using all Microsoft and Mac based office programmes.
Full UK driving licence.
Eligible to work in the UK.
How to apply: Interested applicants should send a CV and Covering Letter to Lewis.Roberts@dragonsrfc.wales by Monday 3rd August at 5pm.

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Lead Academy Physiotherapist