Company Name:
Portsmouth
Location:
Portsmouth
Vacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Position:
Club
Salary Details:
£12,000 Yearly
Advertising End Date:
08 Aug 2025

About The Role

Join Our Team – Be Part of Pompey’s Future
 
Are you passionate about women’s sport and ready to play a key role in a dynamic and forward-thinking football environment? Portsmouth Women’s Football Club is seeking a dedicated and passionate Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist to join our Professional Game Academy (PGA) until 30 June 2026. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the development and well-being of our academy players by delivering expert medical care, rehabilitation, and injury prevention services.
 
Your key responsibilities will include: 
  • Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy and emergency medical cover to all PGA players.
  • Collaborate with the 1st Team Lead Physiotherapist to assess, treat, and rehabilitate injuries.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical records, including use of Kitman Labs.
  • Assist with medical screenings and injury prevention programmes.
  • Support strength & conditioning plans in conjunction with the Physical Performance Coach.
  • Provide cover on training days and contribute to player medical education.
  • Communicate regularly with football and medical staff regarding player health.
  • Play an active role in multidisciplinary team meetings and recruitment decisions.
 
 
 

About The Candidate

What We’re Looking For:
 Essential Qualifications:
  • BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or BSc in Sports Therapy
  •  Current membership with CSP or a member HCPC or Society of Sports Therapy
  •  In-date ITMMiF qualification (or willingness to complete ATMMiF – support provided)

Desirable (not required but beneficial):

  • BSc in Sports Science
  • Familiarity with cardiology and orthopaedic screening protocols
  • Sports Massage, Acupuncture, or Spinal Manipulation skills
 What You Bring:
  • Up-to-date knowledge of physiotherapy and injury management in women’s and girls’ football.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with players and colleagues alike.
  • A collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
  •  Passion for athlete welfare, performance, and long-term player development.

About The Club

What we can offer
We will support you with the tools, training, and team to succeed, including:
• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Staff perks from club sponsors
 
Ready to lead the way?
Pompey Women FC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of the club. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups in football and sports medicine.

If you are ready to help lead the way in women’s football and inspire excellence in athlete care, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 8 August 2025

 Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Note: We are not accepting applications via agencies or third parties.

If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.
 
General information:
We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business. We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organization is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.
 
Safeguarding
The Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club-related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care. We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. The Club recognizes that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club. We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.
 
Health and Safety
The Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations. As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.
 
Data Protection
The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed of at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure

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