Organisation Bishop's Stortford RFC Salary Competitive (DOE) Location Herts and surrounding areas (possible nationwide travel) Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 10 April 2026 Job Description Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist
Location
Club training ground and match venues (home and away)
Reports To
Head of Medical / Director of Rugby
Job Type
Part-time (Training Sessions & Match Day Cover)
Role Overview
The physiotherapist will be responsible for providing high quality injury management, pitch side care and rehabilitation for the Bishop’s Stortford RFC 1st and 2nd team squad members who compete in National League 1 and Herts Counties 1.
The role would include attendance at weekly training sessions and match days, ensuring players receive appropriate assessment, treatment and return to play support.
Key Responsibilities
Injury Assessment & Treatment
•Assess, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal injuries sustained during training and matches
•Implement evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation programmes
Match Day Medical Cover
•Provide pitch-side first aid and emergency management during matches
•Manage acute injuries including concussion protocols in line RFU guidelines
•Ensure medical equipment and emergency action plans are prepared and implemented
Player Rehabilitation
•Design and deliver individual rehabilitation programmes
•Work closely with strength and conditioning staff to progress player’s rehabilitation programmes
Injury Prevention
•Assist in implementing injury prevention strategies
Training & Match Commitments
•Attendance at weekly team training sessions (evenings)
•Match day cover for selected fixtures
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
•Degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy
•HCPC registration (for Physiotherapists) or membership with The Society of Sports Therapists / Sports Therapy Association (for Sports Therapists)
•Valid Pitch-Side First Aid qualification (i.e. PHICIS L2/3)
•Professional indemnity insurance
Desirable Qualifications
•Previous experience working within rugby union or contact sports
•Strength and conditioning knowledge
Key Skills & Attributes
•Strong clinical reasoning and injury management skills
•Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced sporting environment
•Excellent communication skills
•Ability to make rapid decisions in emergency situations
•Professional, reliable, and organised
Salary
•Sessional rate or match-day fee (dependent on experience)