Rugby Physiotherapist

Organisation: University of Bath
Salary: 38784 to 46049
Location: Bath
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 2 September 2025
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Rugby Physiotherapist to deliver and further develop an outstanding physiotherapy service for the University of Bath Rugby Programme, which competes in the BUCS Super Rugby Competition.

This role includes direct collaboration with Bath Rugby Academy, offering a unique opportunity to work across both university and professional rugby environments.

About the role
You will be responsible for:

providing pitch-side trauma care, injury assessment, rehabilitation, and player education.
developing and managing physiotherapy services for both first and second teams.
working closely with coaches, support staff, and Bath Rugby Academy staff to ensure a holistic and performance-focused approach to athlete care.
leading clinical governance for player wellbeing, including concussion protocols, emergency action plans, and injury audits.
supporting placement students and contributing to the development of the wider rugby programme.
This is a great opportunity to work within a dual rugby environment, combining the performance university setting with the professional Bath Rugby Academy. You’ll be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team committed to athlete development, innovation, and excellence in sports medicine.

About you
We're looking for a motivated and skilled physiotherapist who thrives in high-performance sport. The ideal candidate will:

hold a degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy, with MCSP and HCPC registration.
have extensive experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist, including a strong background in sports physiotherapy.
hold a Sports Trauma Qualification (ACPSEM recognised, ideally PICIS Level 2 or 3).
demonstrate strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
be confident working independently and collaboratively in high-pressure environments.
be committed to continuous professional development, innovation, and service excellence.
be flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends, and able to travel between sites.
Further information
This is a full-time role working 36.5 hours per week (1.0 fte) but is part-funded by Bath Rugby Academy (0.2 fte) and includes work at both the University of Bath and Farleigh House.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, as well as your own transport to travel between sites and matches.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aaron James (Head of Rugby) at aj280@bath.ac.uk or Katy Williams (Senior Physiotherapist) at kw312@bath.ac.uk, however, to apply, please submit your application via the University of Bath website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
How to apply: https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/CC12972