We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chartered Physiotherapist or Graduate Sports Therapist to join a medical team dedicated to providing world-class medical and health support to emerging elite women and girls' rugby players in North Wales. The role involves leading the medical provision for the Player Development Centre North (PDC North), ensuring high standards of medical care across various associated centres and aligned with national strategies to develop players for professional and international rugby. The position supports the WRU strategic goal of developing more and better players for Wales through enriching experiences.
Closing Date: 25 July 2025
Salary: £28,984 - £33,905 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay, North Wales/Remote
The Person
The successful candidate will be a qualified Physiotherapist, Sports Rehabilitator, or Sports Therapist (registered with the HCPC, BASRaT, or STT), with at least 2 years supporting age-grade athletes in professional or international sports. Experience supporting female athletes is preferred. They should hold or be able to obtain pitch-side immediate care qualifications, such as WRU Introduction to Immediate Care in Rugby, RFU Level 2 ICIS, and Lubas Medical Sports Trauma Management. They must have undertaken CPD specific to sport and exercise medicine and possess appropriate professional indemnity.
The candidate should understand the physical and physiological needs of female athletes aged 16–24, including considerations around growth, maturation, health, and injury prevention. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build networks across schools, colleges, PDCs, and national pathways are essential, along with effective teamwork and collaboration with coaches, medical staff, and programme leads.
The Role
Leading medical and player health services at PDC North, the role involves supporting player progression from schools and colleges to national programmes. Responsibilities include:
* Delivering medical care and injury rehabilitation during training and matches.
* Implementing medical screening and injury monitoring, including history, demographic data, concussion testing, consent, and musculoskeletal assessment.
* Providing pitch-side medical care at rugby fixtures and weekly clinics at Coleg Llandrillo.
* Organizing Satellite Centre sessions and recruiting staff as needed.
* Collaborating on female athlete health initiatives, injury prevention, and education.
* Potentially supporting Wales Women U20s and U18s teams, ensuring continuity of medical services.
* Participating actively in the PDC North management team and the wider Welsh Rugby medical community.
WRU Requirements
Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build stakeholder relationships are required. Welsh language skills and a valid UK driver’s license are desirable. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The Perks
As a permanent WRU Group employee, benefits include:
* Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
* Life assurance
* WRU Group Ticket Allocation
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Free stadium parking and gym
* Discounts at WRU Group stores and tours
* Partnership offers
* Eye Care Voucher Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Values
The WRU Group values integrity, excellence, success, courage, family, and humor, fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.
Inclusion at The WRU
The WRU is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, aiming to create a culture where everyone feels valued and heard. We encourage applications regardless of background and are open to discussing our EDI strategies and policies.
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