FIRST TEAM PHYSIOTHERAPIST/SPORTS THERAPIST OR REHABILITATOR

Organisation: Lincoln City Football Club
Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 DOE
Location: Lincoln
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 20 March 2026
Job Description: Key Responsibilities

To assist on all Medical related matters at Lincoln City Football Club

To be responsible and assist in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of all injuries to first team players

To set and maintain high standards within the medical environment

Ensure regular and effective communications are had within other medical departments of the club

To integrate within a team of medical professionals in a positive, enthusiastic and helpful demeanour at all times

General responsibilities

Carry out duties in accordance with all relevant company policies, including, but not limited to, the Health and Safety Policy, Code of Conduct Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Equality and Diversity Policy, Financial Regulation Policy and Social Media Policy;

To safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk;

To be vigilant and support all safety and security operations;

Act always with utmost good faith to the Club, Foundation and the Company;

Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role;

Other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the senior management staff;

To work closely with partnership organisations, to maintain good relationships and collaborative working practices;

To work with colleagues throughout Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice;

Deal with enquiries and general day-to-day liaison with customers, colleagues and partners;

Carry out general office duties including data recording, filing, photocopying, sending and receiving emails;

Active participation on continuing professional development and the appraisal process;

To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job;

To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements;

Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner always;

To cover as and when required at other departments within Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation;

To recognise commercial opportunities across all products within Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation;

Promote the brand identity and increase Lincoln City fanbase throughout;

To support the Lincoln City Football Club green energy saving strategy and meet all requirements including but not exclusive to recycling, waste reduction, energy efficiency; and

Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by the Chief Executive.

The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.

Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.

Safeguarding

This role involves working with children and/or adults at risk in Regulated Activity (or in close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Key relationships

Head of Medical
Performance and Rehabilitation Therapist
Head of Sports Science
First Team Sports Scientist
Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine

Scope of job

To assist in the delivery, development and rehabilitation of all Medical and Musculoskeletal care relating to First Team players. It is expected that this delivery is through high professional standards utilising up to date research and evidence-based practice within the Medical Department.

To assist in the development of evidence-based protocols and research for all areas of medical science throughout the club. There is an expectation to use all available resources including the latest research, collaborating with a successful network of external clinical specialists and university links.

To contribute fully within the Performance Science and Medical programme and effectively communicate on the care and injury status of players under the instruction of the Head of Medical.

To assist the Head of Medical on the medical assessment of new signings.

To assist in the recording of medical records on all first team players using the club’s online performance management application, as well as ensuring the FA Anti-Doping Regulations (Whereabouts/UKAD) are adhered to at all times.

To assist in all medical testing and cardiac screening.

To assist the Head of Medical and Club Doctor for both Home and Away Fixtures.

To integrate within an intra-institutionalised research initiative from Lincoln City Football Club data collected in all matters of Medical Science to utilise in adapting practice with a possibility of professional publications.

To observe, monitor and react to the ever evolving world of Medical Science, keeping up to date with all current research developments and changes in professional regulations.

To ensure the latest clinical, scientific and technical innovations to practice are incorporated into maintaining the highest level of support within the Medical Department provision.

To create successful and professional relationships with staff whilst maintaining professional distance from playing staff at all times.

To assist in the implementation of the department injury prevention protocols through assessment, analysis, delivery and auditing of collected data.

To periodically collaborate with the Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine on a regular basis to ensure alignment and transparency of medical information.

To maintain player information confidentiality within the scope of practice at all times.

To act, at all times, in a manner appropriate to a representative of Lincoln City Football Club.

Person specification
PERSONAL SKILLS / QUALITIES

Essential

Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to lead pitch and gym-based group and individual conditioning
Management skills to manage a multidisciplinary group of performance science and medical practitioners
Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and effectively
Establish and maintain relationships with external institutions
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines whilst functioning in a fast-moving environment
Hold a full current and clean up to date driving licence
Proactive and engaging style with a winning attitude and can-do approach
Flexible approach and attitude to working hours
Good listener
Have an altruistic demeanour cognisant of others’ emotions

TECHNICAL/WORK-BASED SKILLS
Skills specific to the job, eg. computer competency, typing skills, coaching skills etc

Essential

Excellent understanding of Human Anatomy and Biomechanics
Understanding and an interest of dose response loading and super compensation with reference to Sporting Performance
Excellent understanding of physical screening and rehabilitation programming in professional sport
An understanding of training load monitoring and periodisation
Excellent understanding of human physiology and principles of athletic performance in professional sport
Excellent knowledge of injury prevention and recovery strategies

GENERAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
More general characteristics, eg. flexibility, communication skills, team working etc

Essential

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive to convey complex information to individuals
Excellent computer skills with competency in Mac, Windows and Cloud data management
Extensive experience of using performance management applications both in a medical and performance context
Excellent knowledge and understanding of medical and sport science terminology

Desirable

Competency in operating Sport Science specific software programmes such as GPS, Force Plates, Dartfish etc

EXPERIENCE
Proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism

Essential

Minimum of 2 years in full-time professional sport
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team within a Sports Medicine environment

Desirable

Multi-sport experience
Playing experience to a high level in any sport

QUALIFICATIONS

The level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required

Essential

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation
Valid HCPC and CSP registrations
Professional registration ie Society of Sports Therapy (SST), Sports Therapy Association (STA), British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT)
ATMMiF

Desirable

Further Postgraduate Study in a related field
Subsidiary qualifications relating to the job ie Dry Needling, K Taping etc

This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required. Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply
Complete and sign the Job Application Form and submit with your application
Complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Upload a copy of your CV and covering letter (in one document) detailing the reason you feel you will be great fit for this role and highlighting any relevant experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants who follow the Safer Recruitment Job Application Process detailed above, will be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 13 MARCH 2026

Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free car parking
Matchday and training kit provided
CPD allowance
How to apply: Please apply through our HR platform by following this link https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/45410?identifier=lincolncityfc