Physiotherapist / Sports Rehabilitator

We have an exciting new opportunity at Loughborough Sport for a full-time Physiotherapist / Sports Rehabilitator.

The post holder will be working with long-term injuries across our performance programmes. This will include working with elite level athletes who are looking to return to their sport and perform. The position involves delivering rehabilitation and treatment of athletes in our world class facilities under supervision from the lead therapist. The role also includes soft tissue work for injuries and performance reasons and providing pitch side support for matches and training sessions.

The successful candidate will have experience working with long term injuries and be an excellent communicator. They will be able to demonstrate experience of working in a team and in sport.

Working alongside members of the medical and technical staff you will be driving the teams forward, striving for sporting success, clinical excellence and athlete development. The successful candidate will join a large medical department with over 20 clinicians with a focus on personal and professional development.

Please note that appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service statement.

For more information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For informal enquiries please contact Sam MacGregor on s.macgregor@lboro.ac.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 6th November 2025.

Interview date: TBC.

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As one of the country's leading universities we understand the importance of investing in our staff and their professional development. Click here to find out more.

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Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

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