Physiotherapist

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports organization is looking for a HCPC registered Physiotherapist to join its Sports Science and Medicine Department. This part-time role involves managing injuries and providing pitch-side support during the cricket season, working with various squads. Ideal candidates should have experience in injury management and strong communication skills, along with the ability to maintain clinical records. This position includes regular travel and is fixed-term until September 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered physiotherapist with the HCPC.
• Experience in pitch-side physiotherapy and injury management.
• Strong communication skills to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide pitch-side physiotherapy cover for fixtures and training.
• Manage injury cases and communicate with coaching staff.
• Maintain clinical records using the Athlete Management System.

Skills

Chartered physiotherapy

Injury diagnosis and rehabilitation

Communication with coaching staff

Evidence-based practice

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

Overview

Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) is recruiting a HCPC registered Physiotherapist to join our Sports Science and Medicine Department. This is a 0.5FTE fixed term role based at the Upton Steel County Ground (LE2 8EB), with regular travel throughout the cricket season (April – October), including occasional overnight stays. The successful candidate would need to be adaptive, fulfilling physiotherapy duties across the Senior Men, Tier 2 Women and Academy Squads and report to the Head of Sports Science and Medicine.

Contract Details

Hours Part Time Contract Contract/Temporary (Fixed term 1st April-30th September 2026) Placed On Tue 16th December, 2025 Closes 12:00pm - Tue 30th December, 2025 Sport / Activity Cricket

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation of all injuries.
• Provide pitch-side physiotherapy cover for fixtures and training across professional men's, Tier 2 women and academy squads throughout the season.
• Manage all injury cases proactively, communicating clearly with coaching staff and wider MDT when required.
• Complete and maintain good clinical records using the Athlete Management System (AMS), sharing with other health professionals as required.
• Collaborate with the Head of Sports Science and Medicine and Club Doctor to manage complex injuries using good evidence-based practice.
• Assist with musculoskeletal screening and injury risk profiling to develop individualised preparation plans.
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Head of Sports Science and Medicine / Lead physiotherapist.