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Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist, Wakefield
Client:
AFC Wimbledon Women
Location:
Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
AFC Wimbledon Women are looking to recruit a dedicated, self-motivated, and knowledgeable individual interested in women’s football at Tier 3, working with elite female footballers.
We seek Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, or Sports Rehabilitators to join our Medical department. The Medical Therapist plays a vital role in AFC Wimbledon Women’s long-term vision.
The successful candidate will work within a Tier 3 women’s football club, providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for all women’s team players, including occasional involvement with pathway players.
Candidates should be flexible with work hours, including weekends, midweek sessions, and occasional overnight stays. This role offers opportunities for internal CPD, staying current with literature, understanding scope of practice, and enhancing practical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide emergency first aid during training and matches
* Assess injured players clinically before games
* Maintain detailed injury and treatment records, uploading them to our platform
* Communicate regularly with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and players regarding injuries and availability
* Participate in in-house CPD sessions
* Support junior therapists within the women’s pathway
* Ensure compliance with club policies on health, safety, equality, safeguarding, and confidentiality
* Hold a BSc degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation
* Register with HCPC, BASRaT, or SST
* Maintain in-date EMFAif qualification and commit to annual reaccreditation
* Be willing to work with high-level athletes, managing injuries and rehabilitation plans
* Have suitable medical insurance for treating semi-professional women’s footballers
* Ability to participate in football at a high level
* Possess MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation
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