Job Description

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL

REPORTS TO: BRISTOL BEARS WOMEN LEAD THERAPIST AND HEAD OF MEDICAL SERVICES

Bristol Bears Rugby is part of Stephen Lansdown's sporting group of companies which includes Bristol Sport, Bristol City Football, Bristol Flyers Basketball and each of their respective community charities.

Our ambition is 'to inspire our community through rugby success'. Our supporters regularly attend Ashton Gate Stadium to watch the team perform in Premiership and European Cup Competitions as well as our Women's team who play at the highest level of domestic competition in Premiership Women's Rugby.

ROLE SUMMARY

To provide Sports Therapy/Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy to the Women's senior players

KEY OBJECTIVES

To provide gold standard care to the Women's senior players throughout the season including match day emergency cover. To be second in command to the Lead Therapist and in their absence, assume full responsibility for the Women's senior players care and management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the senior women's players Communicate effectively to the clubs medical team, coaches, and players about updates on player's injuries and return to training dates. Where appropriate to liaise with the lead therapist about referrals to consultants, imaging services where applicable Maintain up to date notes about player's injuries on the club's intelligence platform: Kitman Labs. Follow the club's emergency action plan (EAP) for training and games Work effectively as a team with other part time staff such as sports therapists, sports scientists and strength and conditioning to ensure a multidisciplinary approach has been utilised for everyone. Ensure you are flexible to provide medical cover for 3 x training days (Typically 1400 - 2200, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) per week and a minimum of 20 games per season. To engage in the club's staff appraisal process to ensure high standards are being continuously met. To be aware of the club's safeguarding policies and the club safeguarding officer to report any issues. Be committed to regularly undertake CPD and attend any events at the club to aid personal development. To comply with the club's policies and procedures. To contribute positively to the Bears vision and culture. Any other reasonable tasks or roles as requested by the Head of Medical Services.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Lead Therapist and Clinical Manager Head of Medical Services Head Coach Lead Athletic Performance Coach Team Doctor Assistant Physiotherapist Women's Players

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Have a BSc degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy Must have full and in-date membership/registration to either CSP, HCPC, SST, BASRaT Indemnity insurance covering you to work in elite rugby PHICIS Level 2 or equivalent Thorough CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing learning in an elite sporting environment Proven experience in high performance rugby Full valid driver's license and access to a vehicle due to location Flexibility to work evenings and weekends - including bank holidays/school holidays Competent in the use of Microsoft suite including as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Minimum 3 years full time clinical work post-graduation PHICIS Level 3 Experience of working with elite female athletes Competent in the use of Rugby Squad Medical and Intelligence Platform: Kitman Labs

TRAINING

Mentorship provided by Lead Therapist Monthly CPD sessions provided by the wider medical team and occasional CPD from the PWR

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Responsible for ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed at all times, with relevant documentation to support Report all incidents and accidents as required To report any hazards detected To complete and review the risk assessments for the department

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

SAFEGUARDING

Bristol Rugby Club Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role would be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

LOCATION

: Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3TF. Where required, the role may include duties at off-site locations for game days including but not limited to Shaftesbury Park, Frenchay Park Road, BS16 1LG.

CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent, part time contract.

WORKING HOURS:

24 hours per week, typically 1400 - 2200, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings plus game days when required.

SALARY:

19,000 - 21,000 per annum depending on experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your experience.

CLOSING DATE:

16:00 on 6 November 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 19,000.00-21,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person