Lead Physiotherapist (CC12637) - Bath, BA2 7AYWe are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering physiotherapy services for our performance athletes.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a talented team, collaborate with interdisciplinary experts, and support athletes as they transition from pre-elite to elite levels.About the roleAs the Lead Physiotherapist, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy services that optimise recovery, enhance performance, and foster athlete well-being. You will take a leadership role in managing and mentoring a team of physiotherapists, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across our Student Performance Sport programmes. You will work proactively with interdisciplinary teams, sports coaches, and performance staff to ensure holistic athlete support and aligned service delivery.This role will require you to contribute strategically to the development of physiotherapy services, lead the implementation of evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, and drive a data-led approach to athlete care. You will also play a key role in education and knowledge sharing, delivering workshops and practical sessions that empower athletes and coaches with performance and injury-prevention strategies.About youWe’re looking for a passionate, motivated, and experienced individual who thrives in a high-performance environment. The ideal candidate will:have a degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy and be a registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and HCPC.have significant previous experience in Sports Physiotherapy, particularly with performance athletes.demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring staff, leading interdisciplinary collaboration, and driving service excellence.be proactive, strategic, and solutions-focused, with the ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic environment.provide high levels of support and challenge, ensuring that both athletes and staff strive for continuous improvement.be open-minded and committed, fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking approach to physiotherapy and athlete development.possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to educate and inspire athletes, coaches, and colleagues.hold a current First Aid or Basic Life Support qualification and a Sports Trauma/Pitch-side Qualification (ACPSEM recognised).be committed to continuous professional development, leading CPD initiatives within the physiotherapy team and across the Student Performance Sport team.Further informationThis is a full-time role working 36.5 hours per week, however, flexible working hours are required to align with athlete training schedules which may include early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends. Annual leave is to be taken in line with university semester breaks.A enhanced DBS check is required for this position.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ricky Massiah, Performance Services Manager at rgm23@bath.ac.uk.What we can offer youWe 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, so we 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 are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceWe are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on X for more information. Closing Date: 05 May 2025 Department: Operations & Facilities Support Salary: £38,249 to £45,413