Lead Academy Physiotherapist Leyton Orient FC Closing Date : 25 September 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: London, United Kingdom

• Lead and manage the Academy physiotherapy service across all Academy age groups (U9-U18).
• Ensure medical provision meets all EPPP, FA, Premier League and safeguarding requirements.
• Develop and maintain clinical governance processes, policies and procedures.
• Promote best practice in injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Lead departmental meetings and facilitate effective communication amongst performance and medical staff.
• Oversee clinical standards and ensure evidence-based practice is embedded across the department.
• Manage and maintain appropriate emergency medical procedures and protocols.

Academy Medical Provision:

• Coordinate physiotherapy cover across all training sessions, fixtures and Academy events.
• Ensure all age groups have appropriate access to physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services.
• Monitor injury trends and implement strategies to reduce injury incidence and recurrence.
• Establish and maintain effective referral pathways with external healthcare providers and specialists.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all medical records and reporting requirements.
• Support multidisciplinary decision-making relating to player health, development and availability.

Under 18 Lead Physiotherapist Responsibilities:

• Act as primary physiotherapist for the Under 18 squad.
• Conduct clinical assessments, injury diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Design and deliver individual rehabilitation programmes.
• Provide match-day and training medical support for the Under 18 team.
• Monitor injured players through all stages of rehabilitation and return-to-play processes.
• Liaise with coaches, players and parents regarding injury management and recovery plans.

Leadership and Line Management:

• Line manage Academy physiotherapists, sports therapists, rehabilitation staff and students.
• Conduct regular supervision, appraisal and performance review meetings.
• Support recruitment, induction and retention of medical personnel.
• Develop staff CPD programmes and learning opportunities.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance departmental culture.
• Allocate staffing resources effectively across age groups and programmes.

Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation:

• Lead the development and implementation of injury prevention strategies across the Academy.
• Work collaboratively with strength and conditioning staff to reduce injury risk.
• Ensure rehabilitation programmes are progressive, evidence based and appropriately monitored.
• Develop return-to-training and return-to-play criteria aligned with best practice.
• Use data and performance metrics to evaluate rehabilitation outcomes.

Multidisciplinary Working:

• Work closely with coaching, sports science, strength and conditioning, psychology and player care staff.
  Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and individual player development plans.
• Support decision-making processes regarding player welfare and availability.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, guardians and relevant stakeholders.

EPPP Compliance and Administration:

• Ensure Academy medical operations remain fully compliant with EPPP requirements.
• Support Academy audits and inspections.
• Maintain accurate injury surveillance and medical databases.
• Produce regular reports for the Academy Head of Performance.
• Contribute to the Academy Performance Plan and departmental objectives.
• Ensure all medical records comply with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.

Education and Development:

• Deliver medical and injury prevention education sessions to players, parents and staff.
• Promote player wellbeing and long-term athletic development.
• Support the development of Academy staff through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Safeguarding and Welfare:

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and player welfare.
• Ensure all practice reflects the Club's safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Report concerns in accordance with safeguarding regulations and Club policy.
• Prioritise the welfare of children and young people in all aspects of the role.