First Team Physiotherapist

Organisation: Sheffield United Football Club
Salary: Up to 50,000 DOE
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe, Sheffield
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 30 December 2025
Job Description: Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Various as per role requirements
Line Manager: Head of Physiotherapy
Rate of Pay: Up to £50,000 per annum, Dependent on experience
Post Reference: FT122025-PP

For a valid application, please complete and return our official application form found on our website's vacancy page.

Sheffield United Football Club are seeking a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our First Team Medical and Sports Science Department. This position is suited to a practitioner who has already worked with elite sports professionals and is looking to further refine their practice within a high-performance first team setting.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate will play an active role in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of neuromusculoskeletal injuries, contributing to matchday medical provision and the ongoing optimisation of player availability and performance.

Please note that this is a development role and will require the successful candidate to supervise the use of our hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide medical cover at first team fixtures, home and away, where required; responsible for assessment and treatment caseload around games and travel.
- Diagnose neuromusculoskeletal injuries/conditions and apply the appropriate treatment and management strategies.
- Transition injured players from gym-based to pitch-based activity, reflecting both the mechanical and physiological demands of the game.
- Lead an MDT approach to rehabilitation in conjunction with the Sports Science Department and other key stakeholders.
- Support and improve the delivery of Profiling and injury mitigation strategies across the First Team squad.
- Contribute to the Department's commitment to research and development.
- Maintain and update all medical records in accordance with HCPC standards.
- Maintaining CPD according to goals agreed during annual Performance Development Review (PDR).
- Supervising the delivery and management of the hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber under the guidance of Head of Medicine and Sports Science.
- Contribute to (Post-Injury-Management-Planning) PIMP for the fit players.
- Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

- To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
- Complete mandatory eLearning modules in relation to Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity upon the request of your Line Manager.
- To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
- To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
- To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.
- To carry out/take part in training requests as directed by the Club.

Essential Criteria:

- Valid HCPC and CSP Registration.
- Successful completion of an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring - Service upon offer acceptance.
- Experience working with Elite Sports Professionals with considerable experience operating at this level.
- Pitch side trauma management (AREA/ATMMIF) or equivalent.
- Good Interpersonal Skills - must be a consistent performer.
- Reflective on own approaches, strengths, weaknesses and area for development.
- Student of the profession, looking to improve and develop.
- A strong motivator, with high enthusiasm.
- Experience of gymnasium and field-based rehabilitation.

Desirable Criteria:

- Postgraduate education with expertise in spinal and pelvic related issues.
How to apply: Application Process Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200. Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th December 2025 Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above. Sheffield United Application Form Required Please download and save the application form before inputting information. Eligibility for Employment in the UK In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received. Equality and Diversity Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk Safer Recruitment Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link: sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy