Physiotherapist

Organisation

University of Bath

Salary

from £31,861 rising to £38,448

Location

Bath

Contract type

Fixed Term (Full time)

Closing date

10 November 2026

Interview date

25 November 2026

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Physiotherapist to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services to student-athletes across a range of sports.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team at Team Bath, contributing to the development of student-athletes in a nationally recognised performance environment. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in a high-performance setting and make a meaningful impact on athlete development.

About the role
You will deliver Physiotherapy support to the University’s Student Performance Sport programmes and TASS, alongside other focused projects and athlete groups. This will include providing pitch/court side cover for matches and training, triage sessions, prehab sessions, individual clinic treatment time, athlete screening/profiling, as well as recording and monitoring injury surveillance data. Additionally, effectively working with coaching staff and the interdisciplinary team will be a fundamental aspect of this role.

You will work closely with the Lead Physiotherapist and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic and aligned approach to athlete support and health.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver physiotherapy services to student-athletes across multiple sports.
To work within the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the Health Care Professions Council and the University’s Codes of Conduct and keep documentation on all aspects of injury management in accordance with the industry standards.
To liaise with consultants, coaches and national governing body staff who can contribute to the enhanced physiotherapy services for all our athletes.
Contribute to the continued development of a comprehensive database of the assessment and treatment of athletes.
Support CPD activities and contribute to cross-departmental education initiatives.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to support athlete health pathways.
About you
We are seeking someone who:

has a qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in physiotherapy.
has membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
has experience of working in Sports Physiotherapy.
understands the demands of university environments.
is confident working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
has excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
is committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement.
Further information
This is a full-time position, for a fixed-term until November 2027 to cover for staff absence.

Flexible working hours are required in line with sport/athlete training schedules. This will include early mornings and evenings, and some weekend work. Annual leave is to be taken in line with university semester breaks.

You are required to remain ‘accredited’ as a UKAD Advisor as a condition of employment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role please contact George Studd, Performance Services Manager at grs40@bath.ac.uk, however, please apply online at https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/CC14024

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