Cardiff Metropolitan University
Performance Therapist
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Cardiff Met Sport
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.
To continue to achieve all of this, we need people who bring fresh ideas, creativity and commitment to making a difference, who want to make a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives, in Wales and beyond.
We’re Seeking a Full-Time Performance Therapist
We’re seeking a full-time Performance Therapist to join our Performance Services Team and play a central role in supporting student-athletes across Cardiff Met’s Performance Sport Programme. As part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver high-quality sports rehabilitation, injury management and matchday support, helping athletes perform at their best while contributing to an exceptional experience.
You’ll Make a Difference By
- Working collaboratively with the Head of Performance Services, Head Physiotherapist, Heads of Sport and the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of our performance programmes.
- Contributing to the planning, delivery and administration of a robust rehabilitation service, ensuring athletes have access to effective individual and group-based support.
- Providing on-field, pitch-side and gym-based support across our performance programmes, working with the wider multidisciplinary team, academic staff and student workforce to deliver an excellent service.
- Using athlete monitoring systems, diagnostic technologies and digital reporting tools to inform decision-making, support athlete development and maintain professional and governance standards.
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What You’ll Bring
You will bring significant experience as a Sports Therapist within a sporting environment, combining strong clinical expertise with effective problem solving and communication skills. Working closely with athletes, coaches and colleagues, you’ll play a key role in supporting performance, wellbeing and recovery.
Additionally, You’ll
- Have experience of assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.
- Be confident delivering match day and pitch side medical support.
- Be able to build positive relationships and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Hold a degree in Sports Rehabilitation (or a related discipline), alongside full BASRaT/SST registration and a recognised pitch-side sports trauma qualification.
Why Join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
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.
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We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 year’s service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
- 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 Michael Peacock, Head of Performance Services MPeacock@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Cerys Purdon, Recruitment Manager on cpurdon@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
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.
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