Head of Academy Physiotherapy Heart of Midlothian FC Closing Date: 5 October 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description

• Lead the delivery of an elite Physiotherapy service across the Academy and Professional Development Phase.
• Lead and develop the Academy Physiotherapy team, promoting high performance.
• Oversee clinical provision across training, clinics and matchdays.
• Deliver expert assessment, treatment, injury management and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary colleagues to optimise player health and performance.
• Drive best practice in injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play.
• Manage player medical information, clinical governance and external pathways.
• Support management of maturation and growth-related injury risk.
• Contribute to research, audit, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and player welfare.
• Help shape the long-term direction and standards of Academy Physiotherapy.