Men's Rugby Physiotherapist

Cardiff Met
Cardiff
1 week ago
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As Men’s Rugby Physiotherapist you will have the responsibility for the development and delivery of medical services to the Men’s BUCS Super Rugby (MBSR) and the WRU Premiership teams. Working within the men’s rugby programme, the role will also work closely with the women’s rugby physio and wider Performance Services Team and Head of Performances to collaborate, access and support CPD and develop the provision.

You’ll play a key role in:

  • Acting as a primary medical liaison with the Head of Performance Rugby, Men’s Head Coach, Premier Head Coach and Head of Performance Services to understand and meet the needs of the relevant programmes.
  • The planning and administration of a robust physio provision for the Cardiff Met Men’s performance programme.
  • Leading the delivery of a detailed physiotherapy provision for the Men’s performance teams, utilising the wider MDT, academic staff, and the student workforce to supplement the delivery of services.

What you’ll bring

  • Experience of working as a physiotherapist within a rugby environment.
  • Experience of pitch side physio support, particularly in a rugby setting.
  • Experience of assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

  • Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
  • 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.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Dai Young, Head of Performance Rugby on , or feel free to contact Cerys Purdon, Recruitment Manager on .

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

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