Academy Physiotherapist; U21s​/B Team Football Club

Derby County are seeking to recruit an Academy Physiotherapist (U21s/B Team) to join the Academy Medicine & Physical Performance department at Moor Farm Training Centre.

Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress.

Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, under the guidance of the Head of Academy Medicine & Physical Performance and Lead Physiotherapist, working autonomously as a Senior staff member of the Department and leading the assessment, treatment, match day delivery and rehabilitation of PDP Phase (U21/B Team), assisting with management/delivery across the Academy (FP-YDP-PDP), and supporting the Lead Physiotherapist and wider department where directed.

• Lead and coordinate all medical, wellbeing, and health‑related support for the U21/B Team while contributing across the Academy age groups as required.
• Assess, treat, rehabilitate, and monitor players, ensuring accurate medical records, injury reporting, and compliance with Academy Performance Plan (APP), audit, and safeguarding requirements.
• Develop and deliver treatment, rehabilitation, injury prevention, medical screening, and health education programmes for Academy players aged 9–23.
• Coordinate medical screenings, Fitness to Participate assessments, pre‑signing medicals, and associated documentation for scholars, trialists, loans, and Academy players.
• Maintain player medical data, monitor physical development trends, and contribute to performance reviews and long‑term athlete development.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), Academy Doctor, coaches, and performance staff to support player health, availability, and development.
• Support anti‑doping procedures, medical insurance administration, audits, compliance activities, and departmental record‑keeping.
• Provide medical cover for training, matches, tours, and Academy events, primarily for the U21/B Team while supporting other age groups when required.
• Contribute to staff education, mentoring, recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development within the medical department.
• Support the Head of Academy Medicine & Physical Performance and Lead Physiotherapist with departmental operations, administration, strategic planning, budgets, scheduling, and service delivery across the Academy.

• Knowledge and experience of working in a professional sports performance setting
• Knowledge and experience in clinical professional sports performance work
• Documented CPD
• Post‑graduate professional sports experience (desirable)
• Resilient, self‑motivated and driven
• Assertive and confident
• Team player with the ability to carry out independent work
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Committed to high standards
• Knowledge of the Premier League Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) and academy audit process

• BSc or MSc (pre‑reg) degree in Physiotherapy
• Membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• Membership to the Health Professions Council (HPC)
• FA Level 5 Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF) or equivalent (hold or willing to obtain as soon as possible)
• Registered with the Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service
• Post‑graduate qualification in Physiotherapy

Salary is competitive, dependent on experience.

This is a full‑time role, and due to the demands of professional football, there is a requirement for weekend and evening work, as well as regular national travel.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two complimentary staff season tickets
• Two complimentary staff away memberships, subject to…