Performance Physiotherapist

Performance Physiotherapist
Salary: £47,699-£54,569 per annum*
Full time (35 hours per week)
Fixed term up to 12 months covering maternity leave
Based at sportscotland institute of sport (East), Oriam, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.

At the sportscotland institute of sport we provide high performance expertise to sport and athletes in Scotland to enable them to succeed on the world stage. We strive to create a high performance where development & innovation can thrive.

We are looking for a Physiotherapist to provide integrated physiotherapy services across a range of sports, including athletes preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and other key performance targets.

Physiotherapists at sportscotland work in a variety of sporting and clinical environments across Scotland and undertake regular national and international travel to support athletes, training camps and competition programmes.

The successful candidate will have excellent skills in optimising athlete performance, injury prevention, management and rehabilitation. You will be confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, building effective relationships with athletes, coaches and performance support staff.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a recognised Physiotherapy qualification and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A postgraduate qualification in Sports Physiotherapy, or a related discipline, would be desirable.

You will have experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist within a healthcare setting, together with significant experience supporting athletes in a multidisciplinary high-performance or professional sport environment. Experience of travelling domestically and internationally in support of athletes or teams is essential.

This vacancy is full-time with the day-to-day workload based in Edinburgh; however some work will be carried out in our Stirling office and travel throughout the institute network will be required. A full driving licence is essential, as is the ability to travel independently between sportscotland sites.

Further information can be obtained from Craig More at the sportscotland institute of sport (craig.more@sisport.com).

* Please note successful candidates will be appointed at the entry point of the salary band.

How to apply

Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 27 August 2026.

Employee benefits

We offer a strong benefits package including hybrid working, 32 days annual leave plus 6.5 public holidays (38.5 days total) on entry, Cycle2Work, employee discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme and support for professional development.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do.  If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.

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