Sports Physiotherapist

Location: Oxford • Closing date: 30 October 2026 • Employment type: Part Time

About the Role

This role is heavily delivery‑focused, involving clinic delivery, 1:1 consultations, and supporting student athletes with rehabilitation through clinic time and their technical strength & conditioning programmes. It requires some evening, early morning and/or unsociable hours work, with non‑delivery time allocated to CPD, team meetings and collaboration with the wider multi‑disciplinary team. You will work alongside other members of the sports services team and specialists from other areas of sports science to provide a holistic athletic development service to Oxford’s student teams and athletes, including support through the Blues Performance Scheme (strength and conditioning, sport psychology, sports nutrition, subsidised physiotherapy, lifestyle support).

Responsibilities

• Deliver sports injury and rehabilitation services at Oxford University Sport.
• Provide clinic‑based physiotherapy and 1:1 consultations for students, staff and community members.
• Support student athletes’ rehabilitation within clinic time and their technical S&C programmes.
• Contribute to CPD activities, team meetings and multi‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Work with the wider sports services team and sports science specialists to deliver holistic athletic development.
• Assist in delivering support through the Blues Performance Scheme (strength & conditioning, sport psychology, sports nutrition, subsidised physiotherapy, lifestyle support).

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of musculoskeletal or sporting experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist.
• Experience working with athletes and managing sports injuries at a competitive or performance level.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy or Sports Physiotherapy degree.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Proven experience of working with athletes and managing sports injuries.

Benefits

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education: up to 26 weeks full‑pay maternity/adoption leave, plus 12 weeks full‑pay paternity/partner leave.
• Commitment to hybrid and flexible working.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options: cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through social, cultural and sports clubs.

Pay

Salary: £32,108 – £37,338 per annum (pro rata).

Schedule

Part‑time position; includes some evening, early morning and/or unsociable hours work, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements.