GW Academy Physiotherapist

Role overview

Scottish Rugby is looking for a physiotherapist to support the Glasgow Warriors Academy based at Scotstoun Stadium. In this role, you will help keep academy players physically prepared through high-quality clinical care, structured injury prevention work, and effective rehabilitation. You will also assist with medical cover for the Scotland U20 national age-grade programme across the season.

Key duties

• Maintain a high standard of clinical care within the Glasgow Warriors Pro Academy medical set-up.
• Take ownership of injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for academy athletes.
• Support player development in the professional rugby pathway by delivering physiotherapy of an elite standard.
• Provide medical support to the Scotland U20 programme throughout the season.

Required qualifications and experience

• You must hold HCPC registration, CSP membership, and a BSc in Physiotherapy.
• A current Level 3 trauma qualification is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in sports physiotherapy is needed, with preference for candidates who have worked in high-performance or elite sport environments.
• Additional desirable experience includes ACPSEM membership, a relevant postgraduate qualification or active progress toward one, and direct experience in an elite professional rugby setting.

Application information

Applicants are asked to submit an application that explains the experience and strengths they would bring to the role, along with their motivation for joining Scottish Rugby.

About Scottish Rugby

Scottish Rugby describes itself as a people-focused organisation built around teamwork, inclusion, and ambition. The organisation aims to create memorable experiences across the game, from grassroots rugby through to the professional and international stage, and values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

Benefits and workplace culture

• Enhanced pension arrangement
• Hybrid working
• Electric car salary sacrifice option
• Access to rugby and concert tickets
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support

Values

• Innovation: working creatively and with courage.
• Accountability: taking responsibility and leading by example.
• Teamwork: building supportive environments through collaboration.

Equal opportunities

Scottish Rugby welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates and promotes equal opportunities.

Additional information

The posting also references four benefit placeholders that are not described in detail. It includes statements from the CEO, a Glasgow Warriors and Scotland player, and a People Business Partner about pride, belonging, shared effort, and the organisation’s supportive culture.