PDP Physiotherapist

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 19th January 2026

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

This post involves contributing significantly to both the Medical and Performance departments to optimise the availability and enhance the long‑term athletic development of Nottingham Forest Academy players through optimal service provision in the medical department. The role will require the individual to assist in the medical management, co‑ordination and supervision of the PDP players, alongside the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, including all aspects of medical screening, injury assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies in line with evidence‑based practice.

To assist the Lead Academy Physiotherapist in the day‑to‑day running of the medical department, working as a mentor for staff in our Foundation and Youth Development Phase.

• Primary work with the PDP squads/players providing physiotherapy services.
• Lead on the treatment and management of injuries sustained by all players in the PDP squads, working closely with the performance staff to co‑ordinate and deliver evidence and performance‑based rehabilitation programmes.
• Standardise the management of injuries by assisting in the development and structure of injury rehabilitation protocols and philosophy.
• Monitor the effectiveness of injury management principles through clinical injury audits and training availability.
• Ensure effective, appropriate communication of injury updates to the player, coaching staff and other relevant staff members.
• Assist the Head of Academy Performance & Medical and Lead Academy Physiotherapist in providing physiotherapy services across all age groups and help oversee the use of part‑time physiotherapists and sports therapists in their provision of medical care to all players in the Academy.

• Provide musculoskeletal screening/profiling for all Academy players and integrate this with the Club medical records.
• Lead the musculoskeletal screening/profiling for all PDP players and assist with the process for all Academy players, integrating with the Club medical records.
• Work alongside the performance staff to deliver individualised effective injury prevention strategies in both individual and group sessions.
• Liaise effectively with the Academy coaching staff daily to keep them informed of players’ availability for Academy matches and training.
• Deliver first‑class recovery and injury prevention strategies to all players immediately after games and on recovery days.
• Ensure all players are educated on the importance of recovery, health and athletic development.

• Assist in coordinating the pre‑signing medical assessments of all Academy players and trialists as required, including writing formalised pre‑signing medical reports.
• Assist the Head of Academy Performance & Medical and Lead Academy Physiotherapist in escalating clinical cases for imaging and/or consultant referrals.
• Accompany players to medical consultations at short notice, either in this country or abroad.
• Ensure best practice is followed, providing clinical handovers pre and post appointment.
• Assist the Academy Doctor and Lead Academy Physiotherapist in coordinating cardiac screening for the PDP squads in line with FA regulations.
• Manage the FA whereabouts schedule for the PDP squads and assist with player education regarding anti‑doping responsibilities.

• Provide physiotherapy match‑day cover for Under‑18 games and assist other age groups when needed.
• Organise and implement the medical provision for all training camps for the PDP squads as required.
• Ensure all medical equipment and procedures are regularly reviewed and maintained at the training ground and all…