Sportspark Physiotherapist; SP

UEA Sportspark Performance Physiotherapist (SP618)

Salary will be £37,126 per annum, with an annual increment up to £38,299 per annum pro rata

• UEA Sportspark Performance Physiotherapist (SP618)

Sport and Commercial Services

uea+sport and Sportspark

UEA Sportspark Performance Physiotherapist

Salary on appointment will be £37,126 per annum (pro-rata), with an annual increment up to £38,299 per annum (pro rata).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to join theUEA Sport and Commercial division as a Performance Physiotherapist. The role will work closely with a wide range of clients seeking treatment. The key role will be to work with high-performance athletes including injury prevention and management during their pursuit of athletic excellence. The client group will include students who are part of the uea+sport performance sport programme, talented athletes who are part of UEA Sportspark programmes and also Sportspark community users.

The successful applicant will become an active member of the wider UEA Sportspark multidisciplinary team (MDT), liaising with other professionals to deliver a holistic approach to treatment, leading to performance enhancement. They will encourage exercise and movement, advising patients on recovery and leading a healthy lifestyle. Reporting will be to the Lead Performance Physiotherapist, UEA Student Performance Sport Manager and the Sportspark Fitness Manager.

This role will act as a source of expertise for the physiotherapy assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. The successful candidate will also supervise placement students undertaking pre-registration Physiotherapy degree programmes.

Applicants must have experience of working as a qualified physiotherapist, with a Physiotherapy Pre-Registration Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an active practicing physiotherapist.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child and Vulnerable Adult Barred Lists. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.

This part-time post (0.8 FTE) is available from 4 November 2026 on an indefinite basis.

Benefits include:

• 28 daysannual leave
  inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme
  with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Welbeing:discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities:Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts
  to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development:unlimited access to Linked In Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Stefan Deniel-Culshaw, Lead Performance Physiotherapist via

Salary will be £26,436 per annum pro rata (£12.71 per hour)

Salary on appointment will be £26,436 per annum.

Salary will be £37,126 per annum, with an annual increment up to £38,299 per annum pro rata