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Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Department: First Team Sports Science and Medicine

Reporting to: Head of First Team Physiotherapy

Closing Date For Applications: 3rd June 2026

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Performance Physiotherapist to join our Men’s First Team medical department. This role is designed for a specialist who sits at the intersection of clinical excellence and athletic performance. The primary focus is not just the treatment of injury, but the proactive optimisation of physical robustness and the delivery of high-performance strategies to keep our squad at their peak throughout the Premier League season.

The successful candidate will work within a progressive medical and performance team, focusing on injury prevention, recovery protocols, and individualised performance maintenance for elite footballers.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to high street and gym discounts.

• Discount within our Club shop.

• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Deliver elite-level manual therapy and clinical treatments focused on immediate recovery and daily performance readiness.

• Work closely with the Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning departments to develop and implement individualised injury prevention (pre-habilitation) programs.

• Conduct regular musculoskeletal screenings to identify performance deficits or injury risks, providing actionable data to the coaching staff.

• Lead daily recovery sessions, utilising the latest technology and evidence-based modalities to ensure optimal player availability.

• Contribute to the integration of performance-based metrics into the clinical decision-making process for both healthy and returning players.

• Support the First Team during domestic and international travel, maintaining high standards of performance care while on the road.

What are we looking for:

• A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in elite sport is essential, with a proven track record in a professional football environment.

• Deep understanding of the physiological demands of elite football and the ability to apply performance-focused clinical reasoning.

• A degree in Physiotherapy and current HCPC & ATMMiF registration.

• Additional qualifications in Strength and Conditioning or Sports Science are highly desirable.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with elite athletes and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.

• An advantage is given to candidates with proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French, reflecting the global nature of our squad.

Forest For Everyone

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.  We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.  If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below.  The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.