Transition Group Physiotherapist

Organisation: Northampton Rugby Football Club Ltd
Salary: Competitive – dependant on experience
Location: cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, NN5 5BG with travel as required
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Job Description: REMIT:
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified physiotherapist to join an elite sporting environment to lead the injury management and rehabilitation of Transition players in the Senior squad.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core
Lead on Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute injuries of Transition group players.
Detailed planning of day-day maintenance management of all Transition group players alongside comprehensive rehab plans for injured players.
To contribute to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of senior squad players as is required.
Active contribution to the development and delivery of return-to-play strategies for injured players.
To provide matchday medical cover pitchside as is required.
To provide medical cover in all training situations as is required.
Appropriate organisation of medical equipment for training and matchday.
To travel with team as is required and whilst doing so, to contribute towards the collective effort preparing the team for competition.
Detailed and timely communication & collaboration with all members of the Performance and coaching group regarding the management of playing staff.
Consistent communication with external medical teams to ensure continuity of management for Saints players out on loan.
Provide day-day support to other members of the medical team regarding injury/rehabilitation matters.
Contribute fully to department housekeeping.
Maintenance of accurate medical records in accordance with CSP & HCPC regulations.
To work with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist to deliver detailed and thorough integration of Transition group players from Junior to Senior Academy and into Full-time environment.

CPD & Development
Assist with and contribute to in-house CPD, stay up to date with current best practice. Look for opportunities to conduct novel research with performance impact outcome for Northampton Saints.
To contribute to weekly planning meeting for medical staff.
To contribute to Student supervision within the department as is required.
To contribute to regular in-house pitchside medical management & extrication training.
Maintain own PhICIS qualification.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Essential Skills:
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
Registration with HCPC/CSP
PHICIS level 3 or equivalent qualification
The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced disclosure check
Current and valid driving licence
Experience of managing injuries in a sporting context
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
A strong desire to learn and develop your own practice

Desirable Skills:
Have attained or are working towards post-graduate qualifications in either Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, or a related field
Experience of rehabilitating athletes in a professional sports environment
How to apply: To apply, please complete our application form here: https://yq0lvkhcoir.typeform.com/to/y9UJOmPK