Sports Physiotherapist

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

Location: Oxford University Sport, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EQ
Contract: Part Time (22.5 hours per week / 0.62 FTE), Fixed Term Contract to 31st July 2028

* PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY *

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. Here, centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, offering you the opportunity to shape the future in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development and aspirations.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Sports Physiotherapist, with a minimum of two years’ MSK experience, to support teams and athletes selected for the University’s high-performance sport support service. You will also help deliver sports injury and rehabilitation services at Oxford University Sport for students, staff and local community members.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several benefits, including:

• 38 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• Generous family leave, including up to 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity and adoption leave and 12 weeks’ full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
• Access to social, cultural and sports clubs.

About the Role

This is a delivery-focused role involving clinics, 1:1 consultations and supporting student athletes with rehabilitation through clinic time and technical S&C programmes. Some evening, early morning and/or unsociable hours will be required. Non-delivery time will include CPD, team meetings and collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Working alongside sports services colleagues and sports science specialists, you will help provide a holistic athletic development service to Oxford’s student teams and athletes. As part of the Sports Federation team, you will support selected University sports teams and individual students through the Blues Performance Scheme (BPS). BPS support includes strength and conditioning, sport psychology, sports nutrition, subsidised physiotherapy and lifestyle support.

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

About You

• Physiotherapy or Sports Physiotherapy degree qualification.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP).
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Minimum two years’ experience in a musculoskeletal or sporting environment as a Chartered Physiotherapist.
• Experience working with athletes/managing sports injuries at competitive or performance level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 30th October 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 11th November 2026.

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