Department: BCWFC
Location: Knighthead Training & Academy Grounds
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Minimum 37.5 per week (flexibility required to meet business needs)

About Us

Birmingham City Women’s FC is committed to creating a high-performance environment that supports the health, wellbeing, and performance of all players. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join our medical team, working closely with players, staff, and the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver elite-level medical care.

The Role

The First team Physiotherapist will be responsible for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and pitch-side emergency care, supporting players across training sessions, matches, and during the off-season. This role will involve both clinical treatment and collaborative input into the Club’s wider performance strategy.

You will be expected to deliver high-quality physiotherapy services, maintain accurate and confidential medical records, and contribute to the ongoing development of player health, wellbeing, and performance.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for all players, including complex musculoskeletal issues.

• Deliver pitch-side first aid and emergency medical cover at training and matches.

• Collaborate with sports science, coaching, psychology, nutrition, and operations staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Support education and development of students and academy therapists.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records.

• Contribute to the Club’s Mental Health Pathway by providing signposting and support.

• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health & safety procedures.

• Take responsibility for your own CPD in line with HCPC and clinical governance standards.

• Participate in FA or club-led clinical audits.

• Uphold safeguarding, equality, and confidentiality at all times.

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About You

We are seeking a hardworking, committed, and player-focused physiotherapist who can work effectively in a team environment and thrive in the demands of elite football.

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Essential:

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy.

• HCPC registration.

• CSP membership.

• ITMMiF or ATMMiF qualification (with annual reaccreditation).

• Membership of BASRAT and/or Society of Sports Therapists.

• Proven experience working with high-level athletes and managing sports injuries.

• Experience delivering rehabilitation and prehabilitation programmes.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

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Desirable:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

• Previous experience working in elite sport, ideally women’s football.

• Extensive CPD in sports medicine.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Birmingham City FC is proud to be an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, age, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or background, and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within football.

If you have any specific requirements or need adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will support you.