Edinburgh Rugby Head Physiotherapist

The Vacancy

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead at the very cutting edge of elite sport medicine? As Edinburgh Rugby's Head Physiotherapist, you will be the clinical heartbeat of our physiotherapy team, setting the gold standard for player care, driving evidence-based rehabilitation, and partnering with Athletic Performance colleagues to keep our squad performing at its best.

If you are a driven, experienced physiotherapist who thrives under pressure and wants to make a genuine impact on performance at the highest level, this role is built for you.

What you will be doing:

• Leading all pitch-side medical cover for training and match days, direct emergency care, and overseeing end-to-end rehabilitation using data-driven, evidence-informed RTP protocols
• Leading and supporting a team of three physiotherapists, overseeing daily clinical operations, performance and CPD pathways
• Working closely with the Edinburgh Rugby Head of Athletic Performance to align rehabilitation goals and S&C programming
• Implementing proactive injury risk reduction strategies throughout the season and ensuring all medical data is accurately recorded to support injury surveillance and a unified approach to player welfare across [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

What we’re looking for:

• A Chartered Physiotherapist (HCPC & CSP registered), with a postgraduate MSc in Sports Medicine is preferred
• Valid Advanced Level 3 Pitch-side Trauma Certification and experience working in an elite high-performance sport
• Proven track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, with advanced clinical reasoning and expertise in manual therapy and exercise prescription
• Someone who can make decisive, evidence-informed calls under match day pressures

The Company

At [Employer hidden], we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. ... We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. ... Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby.

The Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing

The Values

• Innovation – We are creative and fearless in our work.
• Accountability – We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
• Teamwork – We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Documents

Role Profile - ER Head Physio 2026 - Download