Academy Matchday Physiotherapist​/Sports Therapist

oriam - scotland’s sports performance centre, edinburgh, eh14 4as

19 august 2026

position: academy physiotherapist / sport therapist

department: performance

report to: head of academy physiotherapy

location: oriam - scotland’s sports performance centre, edinburgh, eh14 4as

salary: competitive hourly rate.

hours: casual position - zero-hours contract. You will be offered work when available based upon the academy schedule, which will include weekends matchdays and mid-week evening clinics.

closing date: 19 august 2026 - close of play

heart of midlothian football club is a premiership scottish professional football club based in edinburgh with elite academy status. The club is looking to recruit an academy physiotherapist and academy sport therapist on a casual basis, to cover home academy matchdays which take place at oriam in edinburgh.

the successful candidate will be responsible for providing pitch-side cover during matchdays across our academy squads ensuring appropriate assessment and treatment of injuries is provided to players. If you have an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy or sport therapy and are passionate about working within an elite academy – we would love to hear from you.

• provide physiotherapy/sports therapy cover during academy matchdays including emergency on-pitch care and treatment when required
• liaise with the lead academy physiotherapist and academy coaches to assess players’ health status and contribute to informed decision-making on players’ fitness and readiness to train or play
• work collaboratively with other members of the performance department including doctors, sport scientists, nutritionists, and other specialists.
• ensure adequate handover notes are provided to the lead academy physiotherapy following any matchdays attended.
• on occasion, provide physiotherapy cover of players during evening clinics at the clubs training facilities including diagnosis, acute care and treatment, and short to long-term rehabilitation from injury. This includes the design and delivery of both pitch and gym-based exercise programmes.

• undergraduate degree in physiotherapy, sports therapy or equivalent.
• hcpc registered physiotherapist or member of the society of sports therapists.
• valid pitch-side care qualification such as nsfa, sport promote or scrumcaps.
• experience of providing pitch-side care (desirable).
• postgraduate qualification in physiotherapy (desirable).
• currently based in edinburgh or can reliably commute to edinburgh and other locations as per the needs of the position.
• able to evidence the legal right to work in the uk.
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• commitment to professional development.
• a strong work ethic with a passion for football.
• excellent timekeeping and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
• confident it user with basic computer skills.

• be part of an elite academy environment striving for constant improvement.
• use of top of the range facilities.
• opportunity for professional development.
• hearts way curriculum running from u8s-u19s.

heart of midlothian football club is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable groups. Heart of midlothian is a living wage accredited company