First Team Physiotherapist

Primarily responsible for the treatment and rehabilitation of the transition group cohort and assisting the Head of Medical / Senior Physiotherapists with managing senior Cardiff Rugby squad players.

To assist the Head of Medical / Senior Physiotherapists with daily assessment, treatment and management of short term injured players.

To support in the delivery of prehabilitation strategy and programs for transition group and senior squad in conjunction with Head of Medical / Senior Physiotherapists.

• Assist delivery of Physiotherapy needs of the senior Cardiff squad under the guidance of the Head of Medical / Senior Physiotherapists.
• Assist the Head of Medical / Senior Physiotherapists with daily treatment / soft tissue therapy requirements.
• Medical delivery at home and away fixtures as required in preparation pre match and pitch-side trauma care as required.
• Manage and coordinate treatment pathways and return to play criteria for Cardiff Rugby transition group players.
• Support the supervision of students and internship students.
• Proficient medical data entry as per CSP / HCPC standard of notation.
• Contribute to the Treatment room being kept in an impeccable manner, with all appropriate equipment and bedding sanitized and hygienic.
• Deliver 1:1 rehabilitation to transition group long term injured players and first team squad members.
• Support / participate in medical screening protocol to help build athletic profiles of all Senior Cardiff Rugby players.
• Lead prehab / injury prevention strategies for transition cohort and support Senior physiotherapists to drive the delivery of prehab / injury prevention strategies.

• Assist in developing the physiotherapy service delivery for the Senior squad and transition group through the programming and delivery of leading-edge therapy services appropriate to the training objectives of the players and coaches.
• Ensure that the delivery of the physiotherapy service effectively meets its commitments to Cardiff Rugby players within the senior squad and senior transition group.
• Support in the data collection and tracking of the injury surveillance and support senior physiotherapist in formulating the mid‑season and end‑of‑season injury reports.
• Within the rules of professional confidentiality liaise with players, rugby managers, parents, coaches and other support staff as appropriate.

To contribute to the continued evolution, development, and promotion of a ‘high performance culture’ at Cardiff Rugby.

• A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• At least 3 years full‑time experience in a sporting environment.
• Fulfillment of the WRU / RFU ICIS Trauma management course desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate physiotherapy programs for individual players.
• Experience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practice, including working in an applied and integrated manner.
• Experience of managing and supervising staff and contribution towards their ongoing development.

• An understanding of the needs of professional players and coaches in a high‑performance environment.
• A thorough understanding of the various sports science and medicine disciplines.
• Knowledge of physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques related to recent advances in musculoskeletal medicine in the sporting environment.
• An understanding of and commitment to fair play and all national anti‑doping policies as enforced by national governing bodies, international federations and other relevant organisations.

• Ability to implement innovative ideas and influence player and coach support programmes.
• Ability to modify programmes according to the results of clinical assessment and data, in conjunction with coaches and other support staff.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to balance conflicting demands and tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate fluently, in English.
• Excellent presentation and…