Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

The Rehabilitation Physiotherapist will support the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services to SCCC Senior and Academy players, with a primary focus on the assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation programmes following injury or surgery. The postholder will work closely with the wider Science & Medicine (S&M) team to optimise player recovery, minimise time-loss from injury and support safe, effective return to training and competition.

Working under the guidance of the Lead Physiotherapist and alongside the wider S&M and coaching teams, the Rehabilitation Physiotherapist will provide a player-centred approach to rehabilitation, integrating physiotherapy, physical preparation and performance principles to maximise player availability and long-term athletic development. This role will support scheduled rehabilitation sessions, training, matchday requirements and wider S&M service delivery across the Senior and Academy programmes.

Role objectives and responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessment, clinical diagnosis and evidence-based rehabilitation of various injuries
• Design, implement and progress individualised rehabilitation programmes from the acute phase through to return-to-performance
• Lead the delivery of on-field rehabilitation and return-to-running programmes
• Work collaboratively with Strength & Conditioning staff to integrate rehabilitation with physical development and performance objectives
• Support safe return-to-train and return-to-play decision making in conjunction with the Science and Medicine team, coaching staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Monitor rehabilitation progression using objective outcome measures, performance metrics and clinical reasoning
• Contribute to maximising player availability through proactive rehabilitation planning and effective injury management
• Provide treatment and manual therapy interventions where clinically indicated
• Support injury prevention initiatives, movement screening and player profiling programmes
• Provide physiotherapy cover for designated training sessions and fixtures as required
• Liaise with consultants, imaging providers and external healthcare professionals where appropriate to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential medical records in accordance with club, ECB and HCPC standards. Ensure all injury management documentation and database entries are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes
• Operate within established clinical governance, safeguarding and medical governance frameworks
• Contribute to departmental audits, service development initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Undertake continuing professional development and maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation, return-to-play and sports medicine best practice