First Team Physiotherapist

Job Title:                     First Team Physiotherapist

Reports to:                  Head Physiotherapist

Department:              Medical & Sports Science

Hours:                         Full time in accordance with 1st Team schedules, no less than 40 per week. Due to the nature of the post evening and weekend work will be required.

Place of Work:            Bloomfield Road Stadium and BFC training ground, with the ability to travel to First Team fixtures, reserve fixtures, tours, and medical appointments as required.

Salary:                         Competitive (experience dependant)            

Who we are:

Blackpool Football Club is an English Professional Association Football Club based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire.

The Club was founded in 1887 and has a very storied history, from being a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1889, rising to the Top-Flight of the Football League (the old First Division) in 1930, to winning the FA Cup in 1953 and being promoted to the Premier League in 2010 (becoming the first Club to gain promotion from every division of the Football League via the play-off system.)

The team are competing in League One, the third tier of the English Football League.

The Club have played their home games at Bloomfield Road since 1901.

About the Role:

Blackpool Football Club are recruiting an experienced and committed Physiotherapist to join their First Team Medical and Sports Science Department.

The successful candidate will have the skills, experience and knowledge to assist the Head Physiotherapist to provide optimal service provision as and when required. They will be highly motivated, possess exceptional communication skills, have a passion for working in professional football and possess the drive and enthusiasm to strive for excellence. 

Key Responsibilities:

• To be involved in all Medical related matters, including any assessment and/or treatment of all Blackpool Football Club Players First Team playing squad or otherwise as directed by the Head Physiotherapist.
• To promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all Players.
• To ensure a thorough Medical and musculoskeletal screening procedure is performed on all Blackpool FC players.
• To maintain accurate and updated medical records in accordance with applicable legislation, protocols and guidelines.
• To assist in the assessment, diagnosis, design, development and implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation programmes of injuries and illnesses ensuring an effective return to competitive play.
• To maintain focus of injured players and their rehabilitation pathway, whilst ensuring open communication is maintained with all involved in the rehabilitation process.
• To identify and use the latest and most effective physiotherapy/medical research in order to implement the highest standards of clinical assessment and treatment.
• To build and sustain professional relationships as both an independent practitioner and collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Work as part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the optimal physical development of our professional players.
• Attend home and away fixtures, training sessions, and training camps as indicated by the Head Physiotherapist.
• To assist in the monitoring of all players’ injury and fitness status with regard to training and playing.
• Responsible for pitch side assessment and treatment of players during matches.
• To provide and implement injury prevention strategies in conjunction with the Sports Science Department.
• To assist in ensuring the Club and players are compliant with all medical and anti-doping guidelines, rules and regulations of the governing bodies, i.e. EFL, FA etc. to keep up to date with all said policies and guidelines.
• To assist in ensuring that all medical supplies and equipment are fully stocked, replenished, and secured as required. 
• Report any malfunction of equipment to the Head Physiotherapist and if required, assist in the procurement of new or suitable alternatives.
• Responsible for assisting the Head Physiotherapist for the spending of the medical budget, keeping within set parameters each session.
• In the absence of the Head Physiotherapist, liaise with other Football Club Medical staff of loan players to ensure they are informed of status whilst on loan.
• Assist the Head Physiotherapist to liaise with medical staff of international players to ensure they are managed appropriately whilst away on international duty.
• Maintain respect and patient confidentiality at all times, observing the Company’s policies and procedures in relation to privacy and data protection.
• Organise and accompany players to specialist consultations and post-surgical appointments.
• Undertake appropriate professional development to keep abreast of industry best practice.
• Additional duties as reasonably requested by the Head Physiotherapist.
• To adhere to the Club’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.
• To promote a safe and healthy working environment for all players and staff.
• To promote a professional image of the Club and themselves at all times.
• To contribute to identifying and undertaking initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
• To work with and support other team members as required ensuring effective and efficient service is developed and delivered.

The above is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

To apply for the position please submit an application form and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role to HR@Blackpoolfc.co.uk or Blackpool Football Club, Bloomfield Road, Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ.

As part of your application, please also complete our Diversity Monitoring Form and return it to HR@Blackpoolfc.co.uk.

Both forms can be found on the Club website - https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/club/current-vacancies

The form will be separated from your application on receipt. The information on this form will be used for monitoring purposes only and will play no part in the recruitment process.

 We encourage early applicants as we reserve the right to close the application process at any time. 

 This job will be subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS procedures.

 Closing date for applications is Friday 27 June 2025.

Safeguarding:  Blackpool Football Club Ltd and the EFL are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.  Posts advertised may require Enhanced Criminal Record Checks and may include checks against the Barred lists, as such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared. 

Recruitment checks: You will also be required to provide details of referees for the previous five years’ working history or referees whilst in full time education. 

Equality and Diversity:  Employees must always carry out their duties with due regard to Blackpool Football Club’s policies and procedures.  The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Mission Statement: At Blackpool Football Club we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all supporters and hold inclusion and anti-discrimination at the core of our values. We are committed to creating an environment which welcomes and respects people from all communities, promoting equality and diversity at Bloomfield Road and its associated premises. As a Club we recognise the nine protected characteristics (age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation) under the Equality Act 2010 and will play an active role in supporting inclusion and putting an end to discrimination.  

The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Blackpool Football Club is an equal opportunities employer.