Student Physiotherapist

A Student Placement Opportunity for a Sports Physiotherapist at Surrey Sports Park, supporting the Lead Therapist with medical and therapy service needs and relevant administration, across Team Surrey athletes, working synchronously with other members of the performance team to effectively manage athletes’ injury rehabilitation and management plans.

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health, and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.

The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business. The student therapist will work closely with all Sports Park staff and both internal and external guests.

The Role:

The student therapist will be responsible for managing their own athlete caseload, under direct supervision. Training and development, plus formal mentorship opportunities will also be provided to support with university assignments and career progression. Placement students are expected to be flexible, with considerable work in evenings and weekends throughout the athletic seasons.

The student will work closely with other therapists, sharing the assessment, treatments, and rehabilitation of athletes during a training week, plus home and away matches where directed by the lead therapist. The student therapist will be expected to liaise with the whole MDT to discuss progress and advise on playing and/or training time. The student will have autonomy; however, should consult with the Lead Therapist before finalising any decisions regarding treatment, management, and/or rehabilitation strategies.

The student will be forward thinking and encouraged to express ideas on how to develop and improve the delivery of therapy across the Sports Park. This will include attending weekly performance team meetings to share knowledge, report on injuries, and discuss on-going issues that will improve the working relationship within the performance team. The student therapist will report directly to the Lead Therapist but will also liaise with the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach and team coaches.

To Apply:

For more information or to be considered for the role please submit a formal application via the University Website.

For enquiries please get in contact with Kirsty Hillier, Lead Physiotherapist, k.hillier@surrey.ac.uk

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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