Senior Physiotherapist

The OpportunityBritish Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a full time Senior physiotherapist to work with the Olympic Mens squad at the GB Rowing Team (GBRT) National Training Centre (NTC) in Caversham Reading. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who has worked extensively with high performance sporting teams.You will be an integral and valued member of a closely-knit high-performance team collaborating with coaches specialised in rowing and strength & conditioning and support personnel spanning various science and medicine roles. Together our goal is to assist rowers in achieving podium success on the global stage.The GBRT has a phenomenal track record of performance at the highest levels of Olympic and Paralympic sport and is seeking an exceptional physiotherapist to form part of the core daily delivery team towards the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.Location: British Rowing functions out of a bespoke NTC in Caversham (near Reading) where athletes can train both on the water and on land whilst receiving World Class Coaching and Support Services. Due to the nature of the role delivery will be in person to meet the needs of the sport.Role requirements: A typical week would be Monday to Friday with a half day on Wednesday and rotations within the physiotherapy team supporting one Saturday every three weeks when at the NTC. There is also international travel for camps and competitions associated with this role. This will be approximately 80 days spread throughout the year generally in blocks of 13-16 days. We utilise the High-Performance Centre at the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre (near Marlow) for some Strength and Conditioning sessions as well as specialist physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.GBRT Vision: A world leading Olympic and Paralympic nation which inspires and creates opportunities for anyone capable of delivering or supporting success to realise their dreams regardless of background.GBRT Mission: To deliver a programme which consistently produces gold medal success and creates the environment where athletes and staff thrive.British Rowing takes pride in the tradition of success that it has created through the development and performances of athletes on the world stage.A snapshot of the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to work within one of Great Britains most successful sporting teams. Reporting to the Olympic Head Coach - Men and GBRT Athlete Health MSK lead you will have the opportunity to lead on all aspects of prehabilitation and performance preparation throughout training and competition alongside world class MSK athlete health management to maintain training adherence across the group.You will play a significant role in designing executing and assessing physical health services - in collaboration with the coaching team - to support athletes to consistently deliver world-class performances. For you to succeed you will bring enthusiasm creativity and energy to the role and have a genuine desire to help athletes achieve their performance aspirations.We are looking for a highly experienced and suitably qualified practitioner who can work collaboratively in a high-performance environment within an interdisciplinary support team. It is important to be accessible approachable and visible in this role.What makes joining British Rowing and the UKSI compellingThis is your opportunity to work within one of Great Britains most successful sporting teams by shaping the future of the rowers looking to succeed at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Not only will you be well supported within the GBRT NTC but you will have technical leadership from UKSI Athlete Health staff for your continued professional development.The GBRT sports science and medicine team align our work to the GBRT What it Takes to Win model that has a holistic approach to developing people.If you are looking for a job that brings new challenges daily and you feel you can bring the expertise and passion that we require to help us shape our future we very much look forward to hearing from you.Equality Diversity and InclusionAt the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible let us knowApplication Method: CV and Application questions via the UKSI careers portal.To be considered for this World Class Opportunity you will be required to upload a CV and Application questions to our careers portal via our website. This should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.Key Dates for ApplicantsClosing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025Shortlisting Date: Monday 6th October 2025Phone Interview Date: Thursday 9th October 2025Panel Interview Date: Monday 13th October 2025Technical Assessment Interview Date: Monday 20th October 2025Additional information for applicants: Face to face interviews will take place at the High-Performance Centre Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre Bisham near Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1RR.Our CompanyThe UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.Since 2002 and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level contributing to over 1000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals. Our BenefitsLearning and development29 days annual leaveProfessional membershipsComprehensive health planGenerous parental and family leaveCompetitive pension schemeOccupational sick payKit and equipmentCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife coverRetail offers and discounts Photo GalleryPreviousNextDocumentsRequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Bidding,Accomodation,Aircraft,LTE,Health Club,Activex Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1