Salary Details: Competitive
Advertising End Date: 22 May 2026
Overview
* To contribute to the success and achievement of the football club.
* To lead and strive for excellence within the medical department and provide optimal service to all players at the Club.
* To provide first‑class manual and exercise therapy based treatments to first‑team players.
* To strive to create and lead a medical department that is viewed as the best in the division in terms of prevention and management of injury.
* To attend all first‑team games and tours as required.
Location
* Eco Park Training Ground OR The New Lawn Stadium, Nailsworth.
* You will be expected to travel as is deemed necessary to fulfill your job requirements.
Hours of Work
* 40 hours per week.
* Flexibility in this role is essential – ability to work irregular and unsocial hours as required. Work may be subject to change with less than 24 hours notice on occasions.
* Work will regularly be required, on evenings, weekends and holidays.
* Attendance may be required at consultant appointments/special events/dinners/tournaments.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the work of all medical staff across the first team and academy. This will involve delegation of appropriate operational tasks and daily communication regarding any injured players that they are overseeing.
* Oversee the professional development of all staff within the department, jointly setting designated SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timed) targets for personal development and departmental progression.
* Meet with all staff under your management on a 6‑weekly basis to discuss and review their SMART Target progress.
Management of Injuries
Deliver first‑class physiotherapy services to all players in the first team, striving to return players from injury in the most efficient time frame possible.
* Be the “clinical lead” physio in relation to all injured players. This will involve case‑managing some injured players but also require input into the treatment and management plans of all injured players.
* Work alongside the rest of the medical team to strive for best practice in all aspects of our provision.
* Implement evidence‑based practice and utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills during the rehabilitation process.
* Demonstrate effective communication with all multi‑disciplinary team members to ensure clarity surrounding the management of all injured players.
* Produce an injury management plan for injured players under your care, demonstrating the likely evolution of the injury and taking account of realistic milestones.
* Produce a daily treatment plan for players under your care, aligned with the injury management plan and taking account of appropriate functional markers.
* Communicate clearly and effectively with the Head Coach and Sporting Director regarding the diagnosis, management plan and anticipated time frames for all injured players.
* Accurately and comprehensively complete medical notes within 24 hours of any treatment on the TrainMyAthlete database.
* Produce a comprehensive end‑of‑season injury audit report for dissemination to the Head Coach, Sporting Director and Board of Directors.
Injury Prevention & Medical Provision at Matches/Tours
* Travel with the team and be available to provide therapy treatments to players both the evening before and the day of the match as required.
* Attend all home matches and be present as required in the pre‑match build‑up to a game.
* Rehabilitate / treat players at the stadium on the morning of first‑team home matches as required.
* Work in tandem with the assistant first‑team physio to be available at short notice on the day following matches to assess and treat players as required.
Pre‑Signing Medicals / Medical Consultations
* Ensure all players undergo a comprehensive pre‑signing medical prior to signing with the Sporting Director, notifying of any potential injury risks and the level of risk identified (low, moderate or high).
* Accompany players to medical consultations at short notice as required, ensuring the player receives optimal care and advice at all times.
Continual Professional Development
* Work towards designated SMART targets for personal development and departmental progression in collaboration with the Performance Consultant.
* Maintain a Personal Development Plan highlighting areas for development and secure time and resources to work towards these objectives.
* Meet with the Performance Consultant on a 6‑weekly basis to discuss and review SMART Targets.
* Undertake required training in line with league rules (ATMMiF) – funded by the club.
* Take responsibility for your own continued professional development, attending regular courses and conferences and keeping an up‑to‑date portfolio of achievements.
* Liaise with the strength and conditioning team daily to contribute to decisions relating to individual player availability and readiness for training.
* Work alongside the conditioning team to influence players’ pre‑activation and injury prevention routines.
* Contribute to individualised injury prevention programmes focused on addressing relevant risk factors following screening and injury history analysis.
* Analyse injury patterns with the medical and sport science team, adjusting preventative programmes to mitigate risk.
Any Other Duties
* Carry out additional tasks or reasonable duties not outlined in this job description as required.
About You - Essential Qualifications
* BSc in Physiotherapy
* MSc (completed or working towards)
* Advanced pitch‑side first aid qualification (ATMMiF equivalent)
* Full driving licence and car
* Minimum of 5 years experience in an elite sports setting
* Evidence of developing, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy programmes for elite football players
* Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team in a professional sporting environment
* Understanding of the professional football environment
* Experience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practice
* Experience clinically assessing, diagnosing and rehabilitating a wide range of neuromuscular and orthopaedic conditions in elite athletes
* Experience modifying training and rehabilitation programmes to address individual needs, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skills
* Experience implementing profiling and screening methods for elite athletes
* Experience utilising injury prevention strategies in a professional sporting environment
About You - Essential Personal Disposition
* Ability to communicate fluently in English, demonstrating advanced communication skills
* Highly motivated, proactive attitude towards service development and a passion for working as part of an MDT in professional sport
* Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in pressurised situations
* Personal integrity and ability to invoke trust and respect from others
* Ability to prioritise own workload and that of colleagues
* Open‑minded, willing to adopt new practices
* Positive attitude towards information technology
* Advanced personal commitment to continuous professional development
* Excellent time‑keeping and organisational skills
Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring that all are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
FGR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment fully.
What’s in it for you
* Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
* Various company discounts (including shops, days out, and events)
* Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) and the ability to buy/sell days
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme, car‑pooling, and onsite parking available
Flexibility Statement
The fast‑moving nature of the company's business means that, from time to time, you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.
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