Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Organisation: Surrey County Cricket Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: The Kia Oval
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 16 November 2026
Interview date: 16 November 2026
Job Description: The Rehabilitation Physiotherapist will support the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services to SCCC Senior and Academy players, with a primary focus on the assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation programmes following injury or surgery. The postholder will work closely with the wider Science & Medicine (S&M) team to optimise player recovery, minimise time-loss from injury and support safe, effective return to training and competition.
Working under the guidance of the Lead Physiotherapist and alongside the wider S&M and coaching teams, the Rehabilitation Physiotherapist will provide a player-centred approach to rehabilitation, integrating physiotherapy, physical preparation and performance principles to maximise player availability and long-term athletic development. This role will support scheduled rehabilitation sessions, training, matchday requirements and wider S&M service delivery across the Senior and Academy programmes.

Role objectives and responsibilities to include the following:

• Deliver comprehensive assessment, clinical diagnosis and evidence-based rehabilitation of various injuries.
• Design, implement and progress individualised rehabilitation programmes from the acute phase through to return-to-performance.
• Lead the delivery of on-field rehabilitation and return-to-running programmes.
• Work collaboratively with Strength & Conditioning staff to integrate rehabilitation with physical development and performance objectives.
• Support safe return-to-train and return-to-play decision making in conjunction with the Science and Medicine team, coaching staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor rehabilitation progression using objective outcome measures, performance metrics and clinical reasoning.
• Contribute to maximising player availability through proactive rehabilitation planning and effective injury management.
• Provide treatment and manual therapy interventions where clinically indicated.
• Support injury prevention initiatives, movement screening and player profiling programmes.
• Provide physiotherapy cover for designated training sessions and fixtures as required.
• Liaise with consultants, imaging providers and external healthcare professionals where appropriate to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential medical records in accordance with club, ECB and HCPC standards. Ensure all injury management documentation and database entries are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Operate within established clinical governance, safeguarding and medical governance frameworks.
• Contribute to departmental audits, service development initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Undertake continuing professional development and maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation, return-to-play and sports medicine best practice.

The successful candidate will have the following experience / skills / qualities:
Essential:
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• Current advanced trauma management and emergency care accreditation (or ability to complete this in the near future if successful)
• Experience working with adolescent or pathway athletes
• Full Driving License is a mandatory requirement
• Understanding of growth and maturation considerations in sport
• High standards of personal and professional integrity
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable:
• Experience working within sporting environment
• Experience working within Academy or talent pathway environments
• Awareness of female athlete health considerations
How to apply: Please apply with a CV and cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this role and stating current salary. Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November. The first stage of interviews will take place week commencing Monday 16th November 2026. We want to make all opportunities at Surrey County Cricket Club accessible to anyone who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know and we will discuss it with you.

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Rehabilitation Physiotherapist