Senior Physiotherpist (G Rowing - Para)

British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a full time Senior Physiotherapist (Para) to work with the GB Rowing Team (GBRT) at their National Training Centre in Caversham, Reading.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL COMMENCE AT THE START OF THE NEW SEASON ON 22ND OCTOBER 2024

You will be an integral and valued member of a closely-knit high-performance team, collaborating with coaches specialised in rowing and strength & conditioning, along with support staff from diverse scientific and medical backgrounds. Together our goal is to assist rowers in achieving victory on the global stage., British Rowing functions out of a bespoke National Training Centre in Caversham (near Reading) where athletes can train both on the water and on land whilst receiving World Class Coaching and Support Services. Delivery will be in person with the possibility of some remote/virtual support to meet the needs of the sport. There is also international travel for camps and competitions associated with this role. This will be approximately 85 days spread throughout the year, generally in blocks of up to 2 weeks.
GBRT VISION:

A world leading Olympic and Paralympic nation which inspires and creates opportunities for anyone capable of delivering or supporting success to realise their dreams regardless of background.

GBRT MISSION:

To deliver a programme which consistently produces gold medal success and creates the environment where athletes and staff thrive.
British Rowing takes pride in the tradition that it has created through the successful development and performances of athletes leading on the world stage both on and off the water.

We are looking for a highly experienced and suitably qualified practitioner who can work collaboratively in a demanding performance environment within an interdisciplinary support team. It is important to be accessible, approachable, and visible in this role.
For you to be successful you will bring enthusiasm and energy to the role with a genuine desire to help athletes achieve their dreams. Previous experience within rowing is not essential but a passion to learn more about the sport is.

This is your opportunity to work within one of Great Britain's most successful sporting teams by shaping the future of the rowers looking to succeed at the Los Angeles Olympics/Paralympics in 2028. Not only will you be well supported within the GBRT National Training Centre, but you will have technical leadership from UKSI Athlete Health staff for your continued professional development.

The GBRT sports science and medicine team align our work to the GBRT "What it Takes to Win" model that has a holistic approach to developing people. The foundations lie in three main strands: Physical, Technical, and Psychological with interdisciplinary projects underpinning these in the following five key areas: Adapting, Available, Efficient, Thriving, and Developing.

If you are looking for a job that brings new challenges daily and you feel you can bring the expertise and passion that we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!, The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.