Organisation Bristol City Women's FC Salary Competitive Location Bristol Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 19 March 2026 Job Description The lead physiotherapist will lead the efficient and effective functioning of the medical support services provided to the first team squad and support the performance ambitions of the club by leading and delivering best practice physiotherapy and professional care to players.
Key responsibilities:
Player care and injury management
Lead the efficient and effective functioning of the medical support services provided to the first team squad
Deliver best practice physiotherapy and professional care to players
Lead in the design and implementation of individualised rehabilitation programmes in collaboration with the broader interdisciplinary team ensuring a safe and effective return to training and competition for injured players
Work in collaboration with club doctor to deliver pre-season and mid-season medical screenings, highlighting areas of risk to the medical and performance team
To lead a best practice and evidence-based approach to mitigating injury risk, optimise player availability and safeguard player health
Be present at training sessions and matches (home and away) as assigned, providing immediate medical support when necessary
Be comfortable working with the full spectrum of injuries you would expect in a women’s high-performance environment
Ensure adequate cover for players needing ongoing rehabilitation through the off season
Medical governance:
Oversee player care and medical governance across the club, including clinical supervision and support to Bristol City Women’s Professional Game Academy medical staff and involve club doctor as necessary e.g. with Cardiac, and Concussion screening
Ensure full compliance with competitions minimum medical standards and standard operating procedures
Work in collaboration with the wider medical and performance team to annually review the club’s clinical governance framework and ensure the club is compliant with WSL and PGA criteria
Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation of all medical assessments and treatments
Work with the Head of Performance to effectively manage the department budget
Working with others:
Communicate effectively across the MDT keeping them informed of player availability for matches and training
Show commitment to continuing CPD and stay updated with the latest advancements in football medicine
Line management of the club Sports Therapist, and any additional therapists that may be appointed as the department grows
Work collaboratively with relevant external medical teams (e.g. parent clubs of loan players as well as international teams)
Develop positive and productive relationships with players
Play a role in developing and sustaining a culture of high performance, safer working, and respectful behaviour
About you
Essential
Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy
Be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat/advise WSL players
Have an up to date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should ideally be the Level 5 ATMIFF
Experience working in elite sport including experience working with elite female athletes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Safeguarding Children and Adults courses (acquired before starting role)
Desirable
Experience working in elite women’s football
Postgraduate qualification in Sports Medicine or Rehabilitation (PGCert, PGDip, MSc etc)
Previous experience of managing staff
Enhanced DBS CRB Check (we will require all employees to go through a DBS check once an offer of employment has been made)
Have obtained or will complete FootballHER certification within first six months of appointment
Have completed the UKAD intro-to clean sport course (or to complete before starting the role)