Women’s Academy Therapist

⚒️ WEST HAM UNITED WOMEN

WOMEN’S ACADEMY THERAPIST

📍 Location: Little Heath Training Ground, Chadwell Heath Training Ground, The Foundry, plus home & away U21 fixtures

⏱️ Hours: 0.5 FTE

💷 Salary: £35,000 pro rata

Enhanced DBS

⚒️ JOIN THE HAMMERS

West Ham United Women are looking for a passionate, collaborative and forward-thinking Women’s Academy Therapist to join our medical and performance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development, health and performance of players across the Women’s Academy and Pathway, helping young players progress towards the first team.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and career journeys. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, develop and thrive.

🎯 THE ROLE

As Women’s Academy Therapist, you will deliver high-quality physiotherapy and medical support across the PGA and Pathway, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will take a lead role in player assessment, rehabilitation, matchday provision and clinical decision-making, while helping create a culture of high performance, learning and player-centred care.

🏥 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

⚕️ MDT Management & Rehabilitation

Lead the PGA medical MDT and rehabilitation process, coordinating assessment, rehabilitation planning, return-to-training and return-to-performance decisions, with appropriate communication and escalation.

🏟️ Matchday Medical Provision

Provide comprehensive physiotherapy support at home and away fixtures, including pre-match preparation, pitch-side assessment, acute injury and illness management, emergency care and post-match treatment.

💪 Clinical Service Delivery

Assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries within your scope of practice. Deliver evidence-informed rehabilitation across the gym and pitch, alongside player preparation, strapping, recovery and monitoring.

📋 Clinical Governance

Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation, TMA processes, emergency action plans, equipment and day-to-day medical operations.

🔎 Screening & Player Monitoring

Coordinate MSK screening and player monitoring, translating findings into individual preparation, gym programming, rehabilitation and player development plans.

📊 Injury & Illness Surveillance

Monitor injury and illness trends, using data and case review to identify opportunities for improvement and support injury risk-reduction and player availability strategies.

🔄 Player Transition & Continuity of Care

Support seamless medical transitions between the Pathway, PGA and First Team, ensuring clear communication, handovers and continuity of care.

🌱 Pathway Support

Act as a key day-to-day medical contact for Pathway staff, supporting injury assessment and longer-term rehabilitation planning while ensuring appropriate clinical oversight and escalation.

📚 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

At West Ham United, development matters.

You will be expected to:

⚒️ Maintain all professional qualifications, accreditation and registration required for the role.

📈 Maintain an Individual Development Plan with clear development objectives.

🤝 Participate actively in supervision, appraisal and development conversations.

🎓 Engage in relevant CPD, departmental learning, courses, conferences and professional development.

🔬 Contribute to research and evidence-informed practice that can improve medical and performance provision.

❤️ OUR VALUES

We want people who will help us build a positive, inclusive and high-performing environment.

You will:

⚒️ Represent West Ham United and the department with professionalism and pride.

🤝 Put players and the wider team at the heart of your decisions.

🗣️ Communicate openly and respectfully with colleagues across different disciplines.

🌍 Value different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and approaches.

🔐 Demonstrate integrity, accountability and professionalism.

💡 Be open to feedback, challenge, learning and continuous improvement.

🙌 Share knowledge and support the development of colleagues and players.

✅ KEY REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

⚕️ ITMIFF

🛡️ FA Safeguarding

🏃 UKAD Clean Sport Accreditation

📜 Appropriate professional qualifications, accreditation and registration for the role

🤝 Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment

📈 Commitment to evidence-informed practice and continued professional development

⚒️ COME AND BE PART OF THE HAMMERS

If you are passionate about women’s football, player development, rehabilitation and high-performance medical care, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the next generation of West Ham United players.

Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events

EDI Statement

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.