1st Team Physiotherapist

Ealing Trailfinders Professional Rugby Management

Organisation: Ealing Trailfinders Professional Rugby Management
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location: West London
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 30 April 2026
Interview date: 1 May 2026
Job Description: ABOUT US
Ealing Trailfinders is an ambitious and progressive, rugby union club based in West-London. The men’s side compete in the RFU Championship League, and the Women are in the Premiership Women’s Rugby.
This is an opportunity to join Trailfinders during a very exciting period of the Club’s history.

THE ROLE
Physiotherapist providing effective, high-quality practice to players. Supporting the Men’s and Women’s lead Physiotherapist’s in the planning and delivery of medical services to both of Trailfinders Senior Men’s and Women’s teams. This role is across both teams with longer working hours during the week. There will be some match day cover for the under 18’s men’s program.
This role will require flexibility, with longer workdays including evenings, with some weekends and bank holiday work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Rehabilitation and treatment of injuries to first team players as directed by the Lead Women’s Physiotherapist and Head of Medical.
• Positive and punctual person who is able to manage their time when dealing with responsibilities across two teams.
• Assess, analyse, and provide a clinical diagnosis for injured players to determine their need for intervention.
• Manage a varied caseload of players effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of the pre-season and new players screening programme.
• Provide pre-game, pitch side and post-game medical support services.
• Fulfil the role of Hawkeye Video Reviewer for matches as directed by the Lead Women’s Physiotherapist.
• Assist with injury data collection for internal medical audits.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all key personnel, managers, coaches, colleagues and players.
• Proactively assist with all RFU audit and other governance issues as required.
• Continuously remain up to date with current research and practices and discuss implementation where applicable, via formal and informal CPD.
• Contribute positively to the team environment and culture.
• Be a strong consistent example of all the club’s values and vision.
• Any other reasonable duty or request.
• Actively continue with own professional and personal development.
• Always be a strong, consistent example of all the Club’s values and vision, including high standards, hard work, respect, and unity.
• Set a positive example and contribute positively to the team environment and culture.
• Complete any other reasonable request.

THE PERSON
EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Postgraduate experience of working in Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy or Sport Rehabilitation.
Desirable
DESIRABLE
• Experience working with female athletes.
• Experience working with professional rugby players.
• 1 year’s experience working in professional sport

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
• Degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sport Rehabilitation.
• Current HCPC / SST / BASRaT registration.
• Professional indemnity suitable for working with elite athletes.
Desirable
• Current PHICIS Level 3 Trauma qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

SKILLSET
Essential
● Excellent assessment, diagnosis, and manual therapy skills.
● Knowledge of injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
● Ability to plan and implement a return to play for common rugby injuries.
● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to swiftly build relationships with players, coaching staff, and other medical professionals.
● Evidence of recent, relevant CPD
Desirable
● A passion for rugby and an understanding of the physical demands of the sport.
● Experience or special interest in pelvic health physiotherapy.
How to apply: To apply for the 1st Team Physiotherapist role, please email recruitment@etprm.com with a covering letter and a CV. Interviews will be conducted: 1st May 2026