Lead First Team Physiotherapist

Organisation: Stockport County Football Club
Salary: Competitive - Available on Request
Location: Carrington Training Centre
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 2 October 2026
Job Description: About Stockport County
Founded in 1883, Stockport County are one of the country’s longest established football clubs. Initially formed as Heaton Norris Rovers, the Club officially became Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport and have been based at Edgeley Park since 1902.
Competing at the highest levels of the football pyramid, we are committed to excellence both on and off the pitch. Our high-performance culture is built on innovation, teamwork, and a relentless focus on player and staff development.
As part of our growing Medical Department, you’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art Carrington Training Centre, supporting our players to achieve peak performance.

Key Responsibilities
As a Lead First Team Physiotherapist, you’ll play a pivotal role in Diagnostics, Injury and illness prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation for our first-team squad. Working under the Head Physiotherapist, you’ll:
· Lead in the diagnosis and planning of rehabilitation programmes following injury and illnesses.
· Deliver individualised rehabilitation programmes to maximise player availability.
· Drive injury and illness prevention strategies as part of a collaborative Medical and Performance Department.
· Assist in managing club emergency action planning & processes
· Provide match-day medical cover (home & away).
· Collaborate with Performance and Coaching staff in a multi-disciplinary team.
· Maintain up-to-date medical records and contribute to evidence-based practice.
· Assist in the production and maintenance of Medical Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
· Support the medical injury and illness audit.

Essential
· BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
· CSP & HCPC Registration.
· FA Level 5 ATMMiF (or equivalent trauma qualification, PHICIS RFU).
· 5+ years’ experience in elite sport
· Strong clinical skills in MSK injury management and rehabilitation.
· Excellent communicator and collaborator, with demonstrable experience of working within an MDT.
· Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, competitive setting.

Desirable
· MSc in Sports Medicine, Advanced Physiotherapy or Strength and Conditioning (or working towards).
· Multisport experience at Elite level and/ or extensive experience working in the football environment
· Experience of supporting senior athletes

Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Discount on SCFC retail products
· Discount of SCFC season or match by match tickets
· Access to online discount system perk box
· Opportunities for professional development and growth
· Be part of a dynamic and exciting team
· The chance to contribute to the success of a historic football club

Personality & Culture Fit
We need a:
· Confident communicator who can build trust with players and staff
· Proactive problem-solver with a growth mindset
· Team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance culture

Closing Date – 4pm, Friday 2nd October 2026.

Stockport County Promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Safeguarding: Stockport County Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Roles will be subject to a DBS check. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
How to apply: To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to HR@stockportcounty.com

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Lead First Team Physiotherapist