Women's Team Physiotherapist

The Role

Hampshire Cricket Science & Medicine Department are seeking a Team Physiotherapist to support match and training for women’s professional and pathway cricketers.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality physiotherapy to professional and pathway cricket players while working closely within a multi-disciplinary team and where necessary providing physiotherapy support to the men’s programme.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high quality physiotherapy to support professional and pathway players, with guidance and support from Lead Physiotherapists.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Lead and oversee the physiotherapy support towards Hampshire pathway cricketers.
• Work with Lead Physiotherapists, Senior Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and the Chief Medical Officer to update and report availability status of players to Head of Science and Medicine.
• Where necessary, and as directed by the Head of Science and Medicine and Directors of Cricket, provide physiotherapy support to the men’s programme.
• Line-manage student Physiotherapists in their contribution to our pathway programmes, as well as their professional development.
• Continuously develop injury prevention systems and practices and integrate these within the wider Sports Science and Medicine programme.
• Continually seek to develop the Long-Term Athlete Development Model, ensuring alignment to current evidence-driven best practice and clinical/practical reasoning.
• Ensure high standards of medical governance in collaboration with Lead Physiotherapists and Chief Medical Officer.
• Actively participate in the Science and Medicine Review process.
• Undertake appropriate professional development to keep abreast of best and current evidence-based practice.

Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP).
• Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy.
• Previous experience of working independently as a qualified physiotherapist within musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Current advanced trauma management and emergency care accreditation (or ability to complete this in the near future if successful).
• High standards of personal and professional integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full Driving Licence & vehicle.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service Check prior to commencement of employment.

Desirable

• Previous physiotherapy experience within a performance setting.
• Experience working with youth athletes and female athletes.

Responsible to:

• Lead Physiotherapists.
• Head of Science and Medicine.
• Directors of Cricket.

Hours: Permanent Full Time

Working hours are varied and there is an expectation that the role holder can be present for some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays to meet the needs of the cricket schedule.

Salary: Competitive package in line with industry standard.

Location: The role is predominantly based at Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH, with travel to other venues for training or match days, as required.

How to apply: 

For any further information please contact or to apply, please email [email protected] with your CV and cover letter (single page) outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience and why you want to join the team.

More information:

Considerations:

Utilita Bowl is committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and adults at risk. As such, any roles involving any type of regulated activity with young people and adults at risk are subject to a safer recruitment process, including an Enhanced ECB DBS. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding, equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) and safer working practice across our organisation.

Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.