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Women’s Rugby Physiotherapist
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Job Posted- 2 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- Wales
Closing date- 20 Nov 2026
Cardiff Met Sport is looking for a Women’s Rugby Physiotherapist to lead the development and delivery of medical services to its Women’s BUCS Super Rugby (WBSR) team and the Welsh Rugby Union Player Development Centre (WRU PDC).
The Role
Working within the women’s rugby programme, you will also collaborate closely with the men’s rugby physio, the wider Performance Services Team and the Heads of Performance to access and support CPD and develop the provision.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as primary medical liaison with the WBSR coaching staff, Head of Physiotherapy and Head of Performance Services
- Act as primary medical liaison with the PDC East Lead, PDC coaches and WRU pathway staff
- Plan and administer a robust physio provision for the women’s performance programme
- Lead physiotherapy delivery for the women’s performance team and PDC, using the wider MDT, academic staff and student workforce
About You
- Significant experience as a physiotherapist in a sports environment
- A degree in Physiotherapy, CSP membership and HCPC registration, plus a pitch-side trauma qualification
- Experience working as a physiotherapist in rugby
- Able to build positive relationships with athletes, staff and stakeholders
Key Details
- Location: Cardiff
- Contract: Permanent, full time
- Salary: £36,320 – £39,560 per annum; a Grade 6 market supplement (total £40,704 – £45,641) applies if all desirable criteria are met
- Closing date: 20 November 2026
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