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Lead Soft Tissue Therapist
Brentford Football Club
Brentford Football Club is a professional football club in Brentford, West London, England, which competes in the Premier League, the highest tier of English football, having gained promotion via the playoffs at the end of the 2020–21 Championship season.
Job Posted- 20 Oct 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Oct 2025
The Role of Lead Soft Tissue Therapist
Brentford Football Club is enjoying the most exciting period in its history and we’re looking for an accomplished Soft Tissue Therapist to join our team.
Working within the Medical Department, alongside a multidisciplinary team of practitioners, this individual will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding soft-tissue therapy and associated modalities to our 1st Team and high potential senior Academy players. In addition, they will support in the development and delivery of relevant recovery modalities for the Club.
The successful candidate will be predominantly based at Jersey Road, working with other members of Medical and Performance staff; however, there may be a need for this individual to travel to some home and away games, plus UK/overseas tours with our squads.
We are looking for a pro-active individual with a forward-thinking and problem-solving attitude, and who seeks to utilise their skills and experience to raise the levels of support offered to our players.
Main Accountabilities
Training Ground
- Support in the delivery of soft-tissue therapy to 1st Team and high-potential senior Academy players.
- Support doctors and physiotherapists in providing elite level injury prevention and rehabilitation treatments as required.
- Take a proactive role in the investigation of, and delivery of, players’ recovery modalities both on an individualised and squad-based level.
- Support in the upkeep of the training ground medical treatment space, including replenishment of consumables.
- Support in the maintenance and management of stock and equipment, including ordering of all medical supplies though key medical suppliers.
Match Days
- Provide pre-match soft-tissue therapy to 1st Team squad players as directed.
- Stay overnight at the team hotel on the evening prior to 1st Team matches and provide soft-tissue therapy to players as required.
- Support in ensuring that all equipment and consumables required for matches are checked, maintained/ordered and packed.
- Take an active role in post-match optimal recovery modalities for 1st Team players as needed.
- Take a lead role in the pre-match set-up of medical equipment at stadiums/venues as needed.
Tours/Training Camps
- Provide soft-tissue therapy to 1st Team and high potential senior Academy players on all UK and overseas tours.
- Take an active role in the provision of optimal recovery modalities for both training, matches and travel whilst on tour.
- Support in ensuring that all equipment and consumables required for tours/camps are checked, maintained/ordered and packed.
General Medical Dept Accountabilities
- Maintain up to date treatment records using the Kitman Labs/PMA medical records system.
- Ensure individual qualifications, training and CPD requirements are kept up to date and in line with any applicable regulations.
- Uphold the highest levels of vigilance with regards to cross-contamination between players, of equipment and consumables.
- To ensure that any concerns you observe, or are raised with you in your role, are shared with the Safeguarding Team through appropriate channels.
Continued Professional Development
- Take responsibility for personal continued professional development (CPD) and keep an up-to-date portfolio of achievements.
- Take an active role in delivering regular departmental CPD sessions for full- and part-time medical staff.
General Club Accountabilities
- To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
- To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.
- To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.
- To actively embed equity, diversity and inclusion into the operations and strategy of your team, in line with our EDI strategy
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
- Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager
Key Internal Relationships
- Director of Player Health
- Medical Department Staff
- Performance Staff
- Coaching Staff
- Playing squad
Person Specification - Essential Personal Characteristics
- Level 5 qualification in Sports Massage
- Membership of a relevant regulating organisation
- Experience working in elite sports environments and/or with elite performers
- Able to drive with access to own vehicle
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with unsociable hours, including weekend and evening cover
- Ability to work in a team and independently on own initiative
- Highly organised with strong communication, IT and time management skills
Person Specification - Desirable Characteristics
- BSc in a relevant field
- Qualifications in use of alternative therapies (i.e. acupuncture)
- Experience working in professional football
- Emergency aid qualification (in-date)
- FA Safeguarding Certification
- Evidence of CPD portfolio
How to Apply
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