Academy U21 Performance Physiotherapist

Organisation: Tottenham Hotspur Football
Salary: Competitive
Location: Enfield, London
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Job Description: Who We Are
Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We offer world class facilities. In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year.

We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur.

Job Purpose
Cover U21 Home and Away games in line with the requirements of Elite Player Performance Plan
Deliver a comprehensive screening and injury prevention programme for the U21 squad in conjunction with U21 Sport Science staff
Assess and treat U21 players as required

Key Responsibilities
To work with the U21 Academy Doctor on a daily basis
Attend and input unto daily/ monthly U21 squad Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
Maintain an up-to-date audit of injuries for the U21 squad
Liaise and communicate with all relevant stakeholders, this may include but not exhaustive to Coaching staff, Parents, Psychologists, National team staff, Education staff, Player Wellbeing and External specialists
Build on existing work practices to further develop the service.
Uphold Club, Medical Department, Health & Safety, ethics and safeguarding protocols, acting as a role model to players and staff alike and reflecting the Club’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Employ awareness of welfare issues, handling all matters with the utmost professionalism, diplomacy and sensitivity
Attend refresher and development training when necessary
Be aware of emergency procedures and the Health & Safety at Work Act relating to the various sites
Provide cover in all U21 Home and away games
Provide cover on International Professional Development Phase games as required
Liaise with U21 Rehabilitation and Reconditioning staff to integrate injured players into normal training
Rehabilitate acute phase injuries and support longer term where service demands

Safeguarding Responsibilities
Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

Person Specification
Specific Experience
HCPC
CSP
ATMMiF
FA Safeguarding Certificate
BSc or MSc degree level qualification in Physiotherapy
Current and Valid driving licence
Demonstrable post graduate experience
Experience working full time in a high-performance team environment
Experienced within football and either 1st team or PDP level

Skills & Knowledge
Maintains high professional and personal standards
Ability to work as part of a MDT, values and respects others
Be able to present to Parents, Coaches and other clinicians
Constantly seeks to improve the service delivery of the Academy Medical Department
A commitment to relevant Continuous Professional Development
Able to analyise available data and profile injuries
Able to design and implement screening and injury prevention programmes
Be flexible to cross cover other roles in the Academy Medical Department where required
Maintain good communication with First Team Medical staff to handover information when PDP players train with First Team

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement
Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required for this role.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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