First Team Physiotherapist

Who we are: We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites – brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy – we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees. Job Location: Training Ground BR3 1RJ; Contract Type: Full‑time; Salary/ROP: Competitive. About this role Crystal Palace FC is seeking an experienced First Team Physiotherapist to provide exceptional physiotherapy services to our Men’s First‑Team players. Responsibilities Progress individual return‑to‑play pathways, ensuring optimal player recovery and reducing the risk of re‑injury among injured players. Maintain high player availability through accurate assessment, treatment, and individual programming of non‑injured players. Lead the planning, delivery, and rehabilitation of Men’s First Team players, ensuring a safe and effective return to training and competition. Design and implement individualized short, medium, and long‑term rehabilitation programmes tailored to the player’s stage of recovery and position‑specific demands, ensuring integration of the broader interdisciplinary team to enhance player experience and drive performance outcomes. Collaborate across the interdisciplinary team to establish and refine individualized injury prevention strategies for players. Conduct objective testing and data‑informed assessments to monitor player progress across key health and performance variables. Actively participate in and contribute to departmental research initiatives aimed at improving medical outcomes for Crystal Palace Football Club and the broader football medicine community. Support, mentor, and collaborate across the club’s interdisciplinary team, especially with respect to medical care. Communicate effectively with the Head of Medical to keep them updated on all medical matters relating to Men’s First Team players. Design and deliver daily tailored rehabilitation sessions—both one‑to‑one and small‑group—in the gym and on the pitch for injured players. Liaise closely with all Sport Science and Medical team members to ensure the delivery of a service that inspires player performance through individualized care and positive connection. Lead and support continual enhancement of injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation protocols, ensuring alignment with evidence‑informed best practice in elite sport. Produce phase‑specific rehabilitation plans (daily, weekly, medium/long term) and share with key stakeholders. Review and provide your clinical opinion on the management of all Men’s First Team injuries as required by the Head of Medical. Accompany players to medical appointments as required. Carry out departmental administration tasks as required. Produce daily and weekly rehabilitation plans for sports science and medicine staff. Develop the rehabilitation hub of the club’s athlete data management system. Maintain the highest standards of clinical governance within a sporting environment, including accurate and up‑to‑date clinical notes in keeping with HCPC regulations, participating in After‑Action Reviews for all significant events, and updating medical processes in line with evidence‑based practice. Undertake Continuing Professional Development specific to the needs of Premier League medical and sports science staff. Attend all fixtures as required (according to the staff rota and departmental needs). Perform any other duties and responsibilities as required by the line manager. Uphold and promote the club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures. Experience, Skills and Qualifications Minimum of 5 years’ postgraduate experience. BSc in Physiotherapy. Postgraduate qualifications in Sports Medicine / Strength & Conditioning / Sport Science (MSc/PhD) – or working towards. HCPC and CSP registration. Up‑to‑date ATMMIF qualification. Proven ability to design and deliver individualized return‑to‑play programmes for elite athletes. Demonstrated experience in leading the full rehabilitation process from acute injury through to return to competition. Experience working within an interdisciplinary professional sports setting, preferably football. Significant experience in the assessment, treatment and management of professional athletes, preferably football players. Significant experience planning and delivering gym‑based rehabilitation strategies. Significant experience using clinical and pitch‑based objective measures to inform clinical decision‑making in rehabilitation. Knowledgeable of current sports injury research. Knowledgeable in the assessment, treatment and diagnosis of sports injuries. Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation and injury reduction strategies. Flexible to support evening, weekend, and match‑day rehabilitation and recovery needs when required. Benefits Complimentary match‑day ticket. Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app. Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme. 20% discount in our Retail Stores. Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex. Volunteering Day – one workday off to support a charity of your choice. Travel season‑ticket loan. Holiday allowance that increases each year of service. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion At Crystal Palace Football Club, equality, diversity and inclusion are spirited and continue to grow, creating an environment where all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented candidates and ensuring everyone who wishes to engage with the club – whether as match‑day fans, staff, players, board members, foundation programme participants or any other person – has a real and equal opportunity to do so. Reasonable Adjustment We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require disability‑related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk. For general inquiries, contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk. Safeguarding Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post holder will be required to undergo relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider #J-18808-Ljbffr