Location: Stark’s Park, Kirkcaldy
Role: Paid, full-time, including matchdays
Salary: Competitive
Reports to: Football Club Manager
Closing date: 1 November 2026 at 23:59 (UK time)
Raith Rovers Football Club is seeking a Head Physiotherapist to lead the delivery of physiotherapy services for our first-team squad. The successful candidate will work closely with coaching and performance staff to support player health, availability and performance through evidence-informed injury management, rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Key responsibilities
Lead, plan and continually review the first-team physiotherapy service.
Manage player injuries and lead the development of rehabilitation and return-to-play guidelines.
Maintain comprehensive medical records, player profiles and clinical audit processes.
Work with coaching and performance staff on player availability, musculoskeletal profiling and injury prevention strategies.
Provide and coordinate emergency and physiotherapy cover for matches, training sessions and training camps.
Maintain medical equipment and procedures, and ensure emergency action plans are in place for home and away fixtures.
Contribute to interdisciplinary meetings, ongoing professional development and the improvement of clinical practice.
Essential qualifications and experience
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
HCPC registration and CSP membership.
Sportspromote qualification, or working towards it.
Experience in a similar role within a professional football club multidisciplinary team at development or first-team level.
A detailed understanding of athlete management, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly.
Evidence of recent continuing professional development and a comprehensive CPD portfolio.
Desirable qualifications
Relevant MSc in manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, sports and exercise medicine, or equivalent.
AACP registration.
An SFA-approved sports first aid qualification.
The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with occasional travel and overnight stays. Applicants should understand and support fair play and the applicable anti-doping policies.
How to apply
Complete the online application form and upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role:
Further information and applications
Applications close at 23:59 (UK time) on 1 November 2026.