The 1st team Junior Physiotherapist/Sport Therapist will lead and deliver best‐practice medical and physiotherapy services to all players at Swindon Town FC. The role is responsible for safeguarding player health, optimising availability, injury prevention, player assessment, rehabilitation and return‐to‐play processes as part of a multidisciplinary team, in line with club objectives and competition medical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Medical & Physiotherapy
Demonstrate assessment, diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills.
Promote and protect the health, safety and well‐being of all players.
Deliver best‐practice physiotherapy and professional care in line with current evidence and governing body standards.
Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in line with club policy, league regulations and legal standards.
Work alongside the Lead First Team Physiotherapist and interdisciplinary team in the implementation and progression of individualised rehabilitation programmes.
Assist to the return‐to‐play process ensuring safe and effective return to training and competition as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Be confident working across the full spectrum of injuries expected in a high‐performance football environment.
Ensure adequate medical and rehabilitation cover for players requiring ongoing support during the off‐season.
Screening, Testing & Injury Prevention
Assist during musculoskeletal screening and testing, including pre‐signing medicals and baseline testing.
Provide clear, relevant medical information to the Lead Physiotherapist, Doctor, Director of Sport, Head Coach to support informed decision‐making.
Utilise testing data to monitor adaptations, strength changes and improvements in identified areas of concern.
Assist to the monitoring of injured players' injury status, fitness and availability in relation to training and matches.
Develop and implement injury prevention strategies in collaboration with the wider medical and performance team.
Within scope of practice, deliver daily preventative treatments including soft tissue therapy and manual techniques.
Match Day Responsibilities
Assist to the match‐day medical provision for all First Team fixtures (home and away).
Provide pitch‐side assessment, treatment and emergency care as required.
Deliver appropriate treatments to players on match days.
Ensure all match‐day medical equipment is maintained, checked and fit for purpose.
Be present at training sessions and matches as assigned, providing immediate medical support when necessary.
Medical Governance & Compliance
Follow medical governance and clinical standards across the club.
Ensure full compliance with competition minimum medical standards, anti‐doping regulations and standard operating procedures.
Maintain accurate, confidential and up‐to‐date medical records and documentation.
Communicate clearly and effectively across the multidisciplinary team, providing regular updates on player availability for training and matches.
Build strong working relationships with coaching, performance and medical staff.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and remain up to date with advancements in football medicine and physiotherapy.