Sports Physiotherapist

Location: Oxford University Sport, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EQ

Are you an experienced Sports Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the Sports Department at the University of Oxford and support student athletes within a globally renowned institution.

Contract: Part Time (22.5 hours per week / 0.62 FTE), Fixed Term to 31 July 2028

About Us

The University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. Combining centuries of tradition with world-changing innovation, we offer an inspiring environment where excellence thrives. Join a diverse and inclusive community committed to research, education, wellbeing, and professional development.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Sports Physiotherapist (minimum two years' musculoskeletal experience) to deliver high-quality physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for student athletes within Oxford’s high-performance sport programme, while also supporting students, staff, and members of the local community through our sports injury clinic.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford includes a range of excellent benefits, including:

• 38 days’ annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where appropriate.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable travel benefits, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a wide range of social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

This is a delivery-focused role involving physiotherapy clinics, one-to-one consultations, and rehabilitation support integrated with athletes’ strength and conditioning programmes. The role includes some early mornings, evenings, and other unsociable hours, alongside dedicated time for CPD, team meetings, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Working as part of the Sports Federation team, you will support selected University teams and athletes through the Blues Performance Scheme (BPS), Oxford’s high-performance sport support service. You will work closely with specialists in strength and conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, and lifestyle support to provide an integrated approach to athlete development.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Graeme Bartlett (Physiotherapist) at graeme.bartlett@sport.ox.ac.uk.

About You

You will have:

• A degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Physiotherapy.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Suitable experience in a musculoskeletal or sports physiotherapy setting.
• Experience supporting athletes or managing sports injuries in a competitive or performance environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, and we are therefore unable to offer sponsorship.

Application Process

Please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement.
• Your CV.
• Details of two referees.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 24 August 2026.

Interviews: Between 7 and 9 September 2026.

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