A great opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join Surrey Sports Park’s Student Sports Operations Team.
The role will be responsible for delivering outstanding medical care and leading-edge thinking across our Team Surrey Women’s Rugby Performance 1st Team Squad, who play in the BUCS Women’s Premier South, the second tier of University Rugby.
The post holder will also divide their time by providing treatment to another Team Surrey Performance Sport and provide pitch-side support for American Football home fixtures (occasional Sundays). They will ensure that we provide a safe, objective and evidence-based approach to the athletes in our care.
We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 25 Days Holiday, competitive pension contribution, free gym membership, family friendly benefits and a unique and vibrant working environment.
The role
We are affiliated with Harlequins Football Club, who are a Professional Rugby Union Club that play at the top level of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Harlequins use Surrey Sports Park as their training facility, and we are proud to have Harlequins support our student rugby performance programme with on and off field performance support.
The physiotherapist would provide both clinical and game support to players. The physiotherapist will have the opportunity to integrate within the Harlequins Medical Team, providing support and care to the Surrey University players who are contracted with Harlequins.
Other Responsibilities Include
- Ensure all aspects of medical care are monitored including prehab, rehab, fitness assessments and treatment.
- Assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for injured players to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention.
- Manage caseload of players effectively and efficiently, including producing weekly reports of player injury status, and ensuring all contact with athletes are correctly documented.
- Develop, implement and maintain appropriate clinical guidelines, ensuring clinical effectiveness to optimize athlete performance.
- Provide medical support for Women’s Rugby weekly training sessions on and off the field. Provide pre-game and in game medical support services at Women’s 1st Team fixtures.
- Provide medical support for American Football home fixtures.
What’s in it for you?
We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.
Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.
Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Free membership to Surrey Sports Park including Gym and Swimming pool
- Employee Pension Contribution doubled up to 6%
- 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.
The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
