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Head Physiotherapist
Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh Rugby is one of the two professional rugby union teams from Scotland. The club competes in the United Rugby Championship, along with the Glasgow Warriors, its oldest rival.
Job Posted- 1 May 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 10 May 2026
The Vacancy
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead at the very cutting edge of elite sport medicine? As Edinburgh Rugby's Head Physiotherapist, you will be the clinical heartbeat of our physiotherapy team, setting the gold standard for player care, driving evidence-based rehabilitation, and partnering with Athletic Performance colleagues to keep our squad performing at its best.
If you are a driven, experienced physiotherapist who thrives under pressure and wants to make a genuine impact on performance at the highest level, this role is built for you.
What you will be doing:
- Leading all pitch-side medical cover for training and match days, direct emergency care, and overseeing end-to-end rehabilitation using data-driven, evidence-informed RTP protocols
- Leading and supporting a team of three physiotherapists, overseeing daily clinical operations, performance and CPD pathways
- Working closely with the Edinburgh Rugby Head of Athletic Performance to align rehabilitation goals and S&C programming
- Implementing proactive injury risk reduction strategies throughout the season and ensuring all medical data is accurately recorded to support injury surveillance and a unified approach to player welfare across Scottish Rugby
What we’re looking for:
- A Chartered Physiotherapist (HCPC & CSP registered), with a postgraduate MSc in Sports Medicine is preferred
- Valid Advanced Level 3 Pitch-side Trauma Certification and experience working in an elite high-performance sport
- Proven track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, with advanced clinical reasoning and expertise in manual therapy and exercise prescription
- Someone who can make decisive, evidence-informed calls under match day pressures
How to Apply
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