VACANCY | PATHWAY PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Job/Role Title:

Pathway Physiotherapist

Job Holder:

Reporting to:

Head of Youth – Head of Medical

Business Unit:

Bradford Bulls RLFC

Location:

Tong/Odsal Stadium

Responsibilities

·       Leading the delivery of the medical provision to Bradford Bulls Academy and Reserves Squad.

·       Examination and diagnosis of injuries of Academy and Reserves players in a timely and effective manner.

·       Planning and execution of treatment and rehabilitation programmes to effect recovery in a timely manner.

·       Ensuring accurate recording of players injuries, their treatment and progress.

·       Provide medical provision for additional pathway programs, when appropriate.

·       Attend all Academy and Reserves squad training and match days.

·       Design and implement workshops on player education programmes as required – Concussion / Injury Management etc.

·       Update your knowledge and best practice for all rugby related injuries and rugby related medical rehabilitation issues, medicines etc.

·       Complete written reports as required by the Head Coach on player injury progress. (weekly updates)

·       Update all medical records on our MiPro Note taking Software within a timely manner.

·       Update all concussion record sheets at earliest opportunity.

·       Develop and implement injury prevention protocols.

·       Attend RFL (Governing Body) Medical Conferences.

·       Liaise and work with medical and fitness staff on all issues related with the playing structures.

·       Provide support to club staff as required.

·       Assist the conditioning staff to manage short and long-term injuries, using appropriate protocols.

·       Game day duties include pre-game strapping and individual player preparation, and pitch side cover.

·       Maintain professional working relationship as per governing body regulations (Players / Staff and Parents)

·       Responsible for always following the club’s code of conduct and ensure that other members of their team do likewise

·       To act in accordance with the club’s core documents and policies at all times with reference to the strategic aims and objectives as detailed in the Academy strategic document.  

Essential/Desirable Skills/Attributes

Essential

·       Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation

·       IMMOFP / ITMMiF L4 or PHICIS L2 qualification

·       Be a member of a relevant chartered society or equivalent.

·       Leadership and influencing Skills

·       Willing to travel for fixtures

·       Strong Passion and Drive for development

·       Strong organisational and administration capabilities

·       Computer competence

·       Effective communication skills

·       Ability to work under high pressure and time constraints

·       Committed to self-professional development and upskilling the surrounding MDT (multidisciplinary team)

·       Willing to undertake a DBS check

·       Flexible and available to be reactive to changing of schedules as per club’s requirement

Desirable

·       Further qualification(s) in a related sports medicine field

·       Experience in a sporting environment

·       Understanding of Sports Science and Nutrition

·       Experience working pitch side in Rugby League 

Some travel to other locations required.  Late or weekend working will be required

Closing Date: 28/11/25

Interviews: W/C 15/12/25

Start Date: 6/1/25

To apply, please email your CV to ryan.hunkin@bradfordbulls.co.uk.