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.
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, as well as your own transport to travel between sites and matches.
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you. Some of the many great benefits include:
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at the Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days for a positive work-life balance
* A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* A family-friendly workplace
* An excellent reward package recognizing the talents of our diverse workforce
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