PDP Physiotherapist

Organisation: Nottingham Forest Football Club
Salary: 32,000
Location: Nottingham
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 19 January 2026
Job Description: Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 19th January 2026

The Perks of the Job:

Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Access to high street and gym discounts.

Discount within our Club shop.

Free on-site parking.

Role Overview:

This post involves contributing significantly to both the Medical and Performance departments to optimise the availability and enhance the long-term athletic development of Nottingham Forest Academy players through optimal service provision in the medical department. The role will require the individual to assist in the medical management, co-ordination and supervision of the PDP players, alongside the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, including all aspects of medical screening, injury assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies in line with evidence-based practice. To assist the Lead Academy Physiotherapist in the day-to-day running of the medical department, working as a mentor for staff in our Foundation and Youth Development Phase.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Management of Injuries:

To primarily work with the PDP squads/players providing physiotherapy services.

To lead on the treatment and management of injuries sustained to all players in the PDP squads, working closely with the performance staff to co-ordinate and deliver evidence and performance-based rehab programmes.

To standardise the management of injuries by assisting in the development and structure of injury rehabilitation protocols and philosophy.

To monitor the effectiveness of injury management principles through clinical injury audits and training availability.

To ensure effective, appropriate and through communication of injury updates are provided to the player, coaching staff and other relevant staff members.

To assist the Head of Academy Performance & Medical and Lead Academy Physiotherapist in the provision of physiotherapy services across all age groups and to help oversee the use of part time physiotherapists and sports therapists in their provision of medical care to all players in the Academy.

Injury Prevention:

To provide musculoskeletal screening/profiling for all Academy players and integrate this with the Club medical records.

To lead the musculoskeletal screening/profiling for all PDP players and assist with the process for all Academy players and integrate this with the Club medical records.

To work alongside the performance staff to deliver individualised effective injury prevention strategies in both individual and group sessions.

To liaise effectively with the Academy coaching staff on a daily basis to keep them informed of players’ availability for Academy matches and training.

To work alongside the performance staff to deliver first class recovery and injury prevention strategies to all players both immediately after games and on recovery days.

To ensure all players are educated on the importance of recovery, health and athletic development.

Pre-Signing Medicals & Medical Consultations:

To assist co-ordinate the pre-signing medical assessments of all Academy players and trialist as required including the writing of formalised pre-signing medical reports.

To assist the Head of Academy Performance & Medical and Lead Academy Physiotherapist in escalating clinical cases for imaging and/or consultant referrals.

To accompany players to medical consultations at short notice either in this country or abroad.

Ensuring best practice is always followed and ensuring the player receives optimal care and advice, providing clinical handovers pre and post appointment.

To assist the Academy Doctor and Lead Academy Physiotherapist in co-ordinating the cardiac screening for the PDP squads in line with FA regulations.

To manage the FA whereabouts schedule for the PDP squads and assist with the education of players regarding their anti-doping responsibilities.

Medical Provision at Matches/Training Sessions/Tours:

To provide physiotherapy match day cover for Under 18 games and assist other age groups when needed.

To organise and implement the medical provision for all training camps for the PDP squads as required.

To ensure all medical equipment and procedures are regularly reviewed and maintained at the training ground and at all training and match venues under the guidance of the Lead Academy Physiotherapist.

Management Responsibilities:

To take an active role in all medical meetings, MDT meetings and other planning meetings.

To take a mentoring role within the department, working as a mentor for physiotherapists in our Foundation and Youth Development Phases and being pro-active with assisting CPD for the part time physiotherapists.

To assist in the production of an injury audit on a monthly and annual basis for the Academy and feedback to provide accountability for the department and actively seek to follow best practice.

To ensure appointments are made for consultations and appropriate travel arrangements made for all Academy players as required, ensuring the First Team Medical Department are notified in advance to manage the Club’s Health Partners insurance scheme.

JOB DESCRIPTION: PDP PHYSIOTHERAPIST

CPD:

To assist with delivery and organisation of in-service training sessions in conjunction with the Head of Academy Performance & Medical and Lead Academy Physiotherapist, including the creation of a CPD department pathway to ensure the on-going development of knowledge and skills.

To take responsibility for continued professional development to ensure regular attendance of appropriate courses, conferences and keep an up-to-date file of CPD achievements, feeding back any relevant learning points to the department.

Professional Standards:

To produce daily reports of injured development players, ensuring all medical notes are up to date within 24 hours of treatment and in line with CSP core standards.

To ensure all medical documents are maintained in line with information governance principles.

To work with the Safeguarding team to highlight cases for attention through the appropriate channels as required and ensure all relevant training qualifications are maintained.

To always maintain a flexible approach to work, including the requirement to undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.

To keep confidential any information gained regarding the charity, Club and its personnel.

To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies.

To always support Nottingham Forest FC in their aims and objectives.

To always represent Nottingham Forest FC in a professional manner.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

Essential:

FA Safeguarding Children

FA CRB Enhanced Disclosure

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or higher degree

Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP)

Valid ATMMiF Qualification or equivalent

Indemnity through professional registration to £5 million liability

Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Sports Medicine environment preferably with younger athletes

Excellent clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills

Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent range of clinical treatment skills an emphasis on rehabilitation

Excellence in the understanding and delivery of rehabilitation

Medicine from plinth to pitch

Management skills to manage a multidisciplinary group of part time practitioners within the Academy Medicine department

Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and effectively

A good understanding of the principles of human performance and how they relate to clinical sports medicine

A learning pathway showing the development of a strong evolving clinical paradigm in the field of Physiotherapy (minimum of 36 hours CPD annually to maintain professional registration)

Good knowledge of injury screening, diagnostics, manual therapy, injury prevention and recovery strategies

Ability to lead group sessions and deliver gym and pitch-based programmes to groups and individuals particularly to adolescents

Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive to convey complex information

Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines

Hold a full current up to date driving licence

Proactive and engaging style with a winning attitude and co-do approach. Flexible approach and attitude to working hours

Highest standards of professionalism and personal conduct – especially around the issue of confidentiality

Long term commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary medical team

Desirable:

Higher (MSc) Sports Medicine Degree

Sports Science Diploma/Degree

UKSCA/strength and conditioning qualifications

Playing experience to a high level

Forest For Everyone

At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce. To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the recruitment process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit, and support disabled people. As part of this commitment, we work hard to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. We are committed to offering interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role and provide reasonable adjustments at every stage from the application process through to ongoing support in the workplace.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme. Please indicate this in your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Health and Safety

At Nottingham Forest Football Club, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, you are required to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions at work. You must also cooperate with the Club's health and safety policies and procedures. Should you identify any health and safety concerns, please report them promptly to your manager or a member of the Health and Safety/Facilities team.
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