Women's Physio Lead (Under 9s - 18s)

Training Ground

Oxford United Women are seeking a lead physio to oversee and manage the provision of medical support across our girls' pathway (U9-18). The role involves contact time with players across their evening training sessions (Monday to Thursday) plus pitchside support at fixtures (home/away). 

You will be responsible for ensuring there is adequate cover for all age groups by working with other physios across the club. 

Job Title: Physio Lead (U9-18)

Reports To: Head of Girls Football

Location: Oxford United Training Ground, Oxford Road, Horspath, OX33 1RT 

Contract: The role is contracted at 20 hours per week, including pitchside support and administrative duties. 

20 hours per week - 15  hours pitchside, 5 hours admin 

£1600 p/m - fixed term contract 

Role & Responsibilities – General:

  • Promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all girls within all age groups and work within the Code of Conduct and Good Practice of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
  • Ensure there is sufficient medical cover for training and games across the girls’ pathway (U9-18). 
  • Ensure medical supplies are in date and readily available. Submit timely order requests to Hof ASS&M and distribute accordingly
  • Ensure medical records and notes are kept up to date, secure, and confidential, and meet the standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Ensure handovers between medical staff are timely and well-detailed to ensure consistently high standards of provision to our players 
  • Lead on communication with parents when directly supporting their child, as well as support other physios with their communication to ensure alignment and high standards across the pathway
  • Help support and develop part-time physios, students, and volunteers. Liaise with HofASS&M for staff IDPs and action plans 
  • Frequently update the age group staff on player injury status and training modification requirements. 
  • Work with the Performance Lead to support player progress in RTP periods

Experience: 

  • Experience in managing schedules and logistics in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
  • Experience working in high-level youth sport   
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding guidelines
  • Strong understanding of FA rules and regulations

Qualifications & Training:

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) or MSc Physiotherapy
  • Full membership of the CSP & registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • FA ITMMiF (desirable)
  • FA Safeguarding Certificate
  • FA Introduction to First Aid/Emergency First Aid
  • An enhanced DBS check will be carried out
  • A driving license and the ability to travel independently and reliably

Desirable: 

  • Experience working in high-level youth environments
  • Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team to support players

Skills & Behaviours: 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, elite performance environment
  • Ability to meet deadlines with a high level of precision and reliability
  • Ability to use basic Google Drive functions and associated programmes for administration responsibilities 
  • Ambitious and driven towards contributing to the development and progression of the programme
  • Committed to ongoing and regular personal CPD and the ability to engage constructively with feedback 

How to apply: 

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter to kcoombs@oufc.co.uk

Code of Conduct 

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon. 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity are at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal. 

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards, and as we are underrepresented in these areas, we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community, and anyone with a disability. 

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Oxford United Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.