About Us
Birmingham City Football Club is committed to developing talented young players in a professional, high-performance environment. We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled
Academy PDP Physiotherapist
to join our Academy Performance Support team.
This role is key in delivering first-class medical care and rehabilitation to players in the Academy Professional Development Phase (U18 and U21 squads), ensuring that players are supported in achieving their full potential both on and off the pitch.
The Role
The Academy PDP Physiotherapist will assess, manage, and rehabilitate injuries for Academy players, working as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver best-in-class support services. The role requires strong clinical expertise, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, players, and parents.
You will play a pivotal role in injury prevention, screening, and performance enhancement, while ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and medical standards. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive, collaborative environment focused on player wellbeing and development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for injured U18 and U21 players.
* Deliver injury prevention and screening programmes, including medical and movement assessments.
* Provide training and matchday pitch-side medical cover for PDP squads.
* Maintain accurate medical records on Kitman Labs and SharePoint within 24 hours.
* Communicate medical status and rehabilitation progress to staff, players, and parents as required.
* Collaborate with the Academy MDT (physiotherapy, strength & conditioning, performance, psychology, nutrition, and analysis).
* Assist with medical support for younger age groups where required.
* Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and medical confidentiality at all times.
* Contribute to player performance reviews and competency frameworks.
* Engage in continued professional development and departmental audits.
About You
We are looking for a hardworking, professional, and approachable physiotherapist with experience in sports medicine and a passion for supporting young athletes in an elite environment.
Essential:
* BSc in Physiotherapy.
* HCPC registered Physiotherapist (or equivalent).
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
* FA Advanced Trauma & Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF).
* FA Safeguarding qualification.
* Excellent IT, organisation, and communication skills.
Desirable:
* MSc in Sports Medicine or Advanced Physiotherapy (or working towards).
* Experience in elite sport, preferably within football.
* Certificate in strapping and taping.
* Audit experience.
* Valid UK driving licence.
What We Offer
* Full-time role (37.5 hours per week, flexible working required).
* Competitive salary, pension scheme, and life assurance.
* Holiday entitlement.
* Professional development opportunities in an ambitious and collaborative environment.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Birmingham City FC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within football.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will support your needs wherever possible.