Northamptonshire County Cricket Club Cricket are inviting applications for this important role in their Science and Medicine (S&M) team. Reporting to the Head Coach. The Lead Physiotherapist will lead and co-ordinate the medical team, whilst working alongside the Club Chief Medical Officer, as well as manage and deliver Physiotherapy to all Northamptonshire players.

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Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services

The Role

The Lead Physiotherapist will manage the Clinical Team to best prepare the Senior playing squad for domestic First Class, One-Day/50-over, T20 competitions, Second XI and the Club’s Academy and Pathway programmes. Attendance and service provision for the First XI at all home and away fixtures, as well as training sessions, will be required. The post holder will be responsible for recruiting and line-managing a second Physiotherapist position and ensuring Physiotherapy services are delivered to the Club’s 2nd XI squad, Academy and Pathway programmes.

The Lead Physiotherapist will liaise with the ECB’s S&M team regarding support and management for current and potential England international squad and pathway programme players at the Club. The post holder will lead on delivery of the annual review in the ECB’s Cricket S&M Audit, and will be responsible for communicating key findings and actions to the Head Coach.

The successful applicant will demonstrate high-standard clinical skills, and have experience working in a team environment. Experience working in cricket or another elite sport and leading/managing a multi-disciplinary team is beneficial but not essential. Registration with the HCPC and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists is required.

The role does require extended hours and regular travel throughout the UK during the County season (April-September) which will include weekends and Bank holidays. There may be requirement to attend an overseas tour during the off-season. The post holder will be based at Northamptonshire Cricket Ground, Abington Avenue, Northampton.

NCCC is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, religion, sex, and or other legally protected status