Are you an experienced Sports Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Sports Department team at the University of Oxford to make a difference within a globally renowned institution.
Location: Oxford University Sport, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EQ
Salary: £32,108 - £37,338 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Part Time (22.5 hours per week / 0.62 FTE), Fixed Term Contract to 31st July 2028
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced (minimum 2 years MSK experience) Sports Physiotherapist to deliver an excellent service to teams and athletes who are selected to be part of the University of Oxford’s high-performance sport support service. The Sports Physiotherapist will be responsible for delivering and helping operate the sports injury and rehabilitation services at Oxford University Sport, delivering an excellent service to students, staff and local community members.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
- A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
- Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role
This role will be heavily delivery focussed, which will include clinic delivery, 1:1 consultation and supporting student athletes with rehabilitation through clinic time and their technical S&C programmes. The role will therefore include some evening, early morning and/or unsociable hours work. Other non-delivery work time distributed between CPD time, team meetings and collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
As part of this role, you will work also alongside other members of the sports services team and specialists from other areas of sports science to successfully provide a holistic athletic development service to Oxford’s student teams and athletes. Working as part of the Sports Federation team you will provide the highest level of service to selected University sports teams and individual students through the Blues Performance Scheme, Oxford University’s high-performance sport support service. Support offered through the Blues Performance Scheme (BPS) incorporates strength and conditioning, sport psychology, sports nutrition, subsidised physiotherapy, lifestyle support; with other administrative assistance being provided by the wider Sports Federation team.
If you have any queries or would like to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Graeme Bartlett (Physiotherapist) via
[email protected]About You
- Physiotherapy or Sports Physiotherapy degree qualification.
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Minimum 2 years working in a musculoskeletal or sporting environment as a Chartered Physiotherapist
- Experience of working with athletes / managing sports injuries at a competitive or performance level
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Excellent ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 24th August 2026.
Interviews will take place between the 7th and 9th September 2026.
