Vacancy details
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Meliora Medical Group.
The leading medical services provider for the education sector, our range of medical services are used by over 100 of the UK’s leading schools & clubs and we are growing rapidly each year.
Role: School Physiotherapist
Salary: £44,000 – £54,000 FTE dependent on experience (£16,000-£20,000 pro rata for 18hrs per week, term time only)
Location: St Edward’s School, Oxford
Desired start date: ASAP
What is the job?
We are looking for an experienced chartered physiotherapist to join our rapidly growing team and provide clinical care at one of the UK’s leading independent schools, St Edward’s School, a co-educational day and boarding school in Oxford.
At St Edward’s, Meliora Medical Group provide gold standard of medical care to all students and staff. We work collaboratively and with a person-centred approach alongside the pastoral and sports teams to ensure all pupils are on the correct care pathway, working towards a full recovery and return to sport in a safe and timely manner.
The successful applicant will be a key part of our clinical team. Working closely with our Head of Physiotherapy and our Sports Doctors they will aid the medical, sports and pastoral teams in providing timely and accurate diagnosis, treatment, management plan and anticipated return to play timeframe for pupils. They will use an evidence-based approach in the rehabilitation of all musculoskeletal injuries and work closely with St Edward’s own medical and strength & conditioning teams as well as affiliated professional academies to ensure continuity of care across the year.
Initially, the role is 18 hours per week during term time only (circa 35 weeks per year).
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will have:
– Degree in Physiotherapy
– Registration with appropriate governing body (CSP/HCPC)
– Previous experience working with youth athletes and paediatric MSK injuries
– Previous experience treating Rugby, Football, Cricket and multisport athletes.
– Personal Liability/Indemnity insurance
– Pitch-side first aid qualification
– Pitch-side experience
– Taping/Strapping experience
Why work for us?
– Term-time only role, not working during school holidays
– Ongoing CPD throughout your career with us
– Chance to grow with the company
– Be part of a company providing gold-standard medical care
– Close-knit, supportive medical team
What are the next steps?
Please submit a CV to our Head of Physiotherapy, Liz Robson – liz.robson@return2play.org.uk – with a few words in your email explaining what excites you about working at Meliora and what you are looking for from the job.
We will respond to every application and if we think that you’d be a great match for Meliora, and Meliora for you, then we’ll organise a chat with the whole team.
Please note that we will hold all successful and unsuccessful applicants details on file unless you request us not to during the application process.