Girl's Pathway Support Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist

Organisation: Oxford United FC
Salary: £75 per fixture/clinic
Location: Oxford United FC Training Ground, OX33 1RT
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 17 June 2026
Interview date: 21 June 2026
Job Description: Oxford United Girl's Pathway are looking to add to their already excellent team of medical staff with the addition of a new Support Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist. This would be an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist wishing to increase their experience in a football through a supportive and developmental role.

Main purpose of role:
To engage fully with the club Medical Staf Development Programme. To provide weekend matchday pitch side medical cover for Girl's pathway players. To provide relief evening training/injury clinic cover during times of other staff illness/leave.

Remuneration Package:
- £75 per fixture/clinic.
- Comprehensive CPD programme.

Key requirements :
• Minimum of BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy.
• HCPC or SST accredited practitioner.
• Up to date FA EMFAiF qualification. FA ITMMiF qualification preferred, with support given to attain qualification if not held.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbally.
• Confident, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with players, parents and staff.
• Sound knowledge of manual therapy skills and sports rehabilitation.
• Sound knowledge of injury prevention methods and recovery strategies.
• Ability to educate, advise and motivate individuals.
• Preferably experience in an elite sports environment, especially with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge of the current evidence base and implement this within their practice.
• Candidates must be flexible and be willing to work hours as necessary to carry out their duties. This may include the covering matches and changing of venues at short notice.
• Candidate will need to perform duties at home match and away match venues.
• A full UK drivers’ licence and access to your own vehicle would be advantageous

OUFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. It is therefore mandatory the post holder has valid and appropriate DBS clearance, at all times.
How to apply: Applications should be made by email to the Head of Academy Medical Services, Sam Coleman on scoleman@oufc.co.uk before 17:00 on Wednesday 17th June 2026 and should include: - An up-to-date CV including details of all relevant qualifications and experience. Oxford United Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all parts of society. As a club we are committed to equality of opportunity within our own organisation and encourage a similar commitment to inclusion from every organisation we have contact with. The EFL and Premier League have introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the underrepresentation of coaches, managers and staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds within professional football. Here at Oxford United we are committed to exceeding these new requirements and, as a result, will shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all full-time roles within our Academy. All candidates will be required to provide proof of all relevant certificates and qualifications and this post will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.