Women's Rugby Physiotherapist

Cardiff Met Sport is at the heart of sport, physical activity, health & wellbeing in Wales' Capital City. Our mission is clear – 'to profoundly enhance the lives of our communities, making them healthier and stronger as an outcome of engaging with us'.

We work in partnership with a range of local, regional and national partners to develop and manage high quality sport facilities including the National Indoor Athletics Centre, Tennis Centre and Archers Arena on our Cyncoed Campus along with a number of 21st Century Schools across the City.

We're seeking a Women's Rugby Physio to take responsibility for the development and delivery of medical services to the Women's BUCS Super Rugby (WBSR) and the Welsh Rugby Union Player Development Centre (WRU PDC). Working within the Women's rugby programme, the role will also work closely with the men's rugby physio and wider Performance Services Team and Head of Performances to collaborate, access and support CPD and develop the provision.

Responsibilities:

- Act as a primary medical liaison with the Head Coach, assistant coach, Head of Physiotherapy and Head of Performance Services to understand and meet the needs of the WBSR programme.
- Act as the primary medical liaison with the PDC East Lead, PDC coaches, WRU pathway staff to understand and meet the needs of the WRU PDC programme.
- Responsible for the planning and administration of a robust physio provision for the Cardiff Met Women's performance programme.
- Lead the delivery of a detailed physiotherapy provision for the Women's performance Team and PDC, utilising the wider MDT, academic staff, and the student workforce to supplement the delivery of services.

Requirements:

- Hold a degree in Physiotherapy, be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and be HCPC registered along with a pitch side trauma qualification.
- Significant experience as a physiotherapist within a sports environment, combining strong clinical expertise with effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Experience of working as a physiotherapist within a rugby environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with athletes, staff and stakeholders.

Note: This role is subject to a Grade 6 market supplement payment should the successful candidate fully meet all desirable criteria, bringing the total salary to between £40,704 and £45,641 per annum. The final salary will be agreed upon appointment and will be subject to annual review.

Benefits:

- Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.