Contract: 0.7 FTE schedule, fixed term until July 2027

Location: SGS College

The Professional Game Academy (PGA) Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist will lead and deliver high-quality physiotherapy and medical provision across the PGA, ensuring the health, wellbeing and physical development of players is appropriately supported.

The role will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of player injuries and illnesses, alongside injury prevention, screening and return-to-play processes.

Working closely with the Academy Manager, First Team Lead Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist, Strength & Conditioning staff, coaches and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), the postholder will help ensure players receive appropriate, individualised care within a safe and high-performing academy environment.

What you can expect to get involved in

• Lead the medical department within the Professional Game Academy.

• Lead the medical provision within the U21s Professional Game Academy.

• Provide high-quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for academy players, supporting safe and effective return to training and competition.

• Deliver appropriate pitch-side medical support at training and matches, including the assessment and management of acute injuries and medical emergencies.

• Maintain accurate medical records, communicate appropriately with players, parents/guardians and relevant staff, and follow Club, FA, safeguarding and medical policies and procedures.

• Work closely with coaching, strength & conditioning and medical staff to support individual player development, injury prevention and availability.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the academy medical service, including screening, injury-risk reduction and education for players and staff.

• Be proactive in continued professional development.

About you

Essential

• Sports Therapists must hold a degree in Sports Therapy and have full membership of the Society of Sports Therapy.

• In-date professional indemnity insurance.

• Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF) or equivalent.

• UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Clean Sport Essentials + / Introduction to Clean Sport.

• Valid FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.

• Valid FA DBS.

• A desire to coach and impact positively on the development of female footballers.

• Flexible approach to working hours.

Desirable

• Physiotherapist – Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.

• Experience of working within the women’s and girls talent pathway.

Behaviours

• Positive & player-focused – puts player development and wellbeing first.

• Collaborative & supportive – works well with players, coaches and staff.

• Committed to learning – welcomes feedback and looks to continually improve.

About us

Bristol City Women is a football club entering a new era of growth under the stewardship of Mercury13. The club has ambitious plans to establish itself as a high-performing, sustainable organisation both on and off the pitch.

Employees benefit from a collaborative, high-performance environment that champions development, innovation, and competitive excellence, alongside the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to elite women’s football.

Safeguarding Statement

Bristol City Women's is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate 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.