- Location: Cyncoed Campus
- Salary: £36,320 to £39,560
- Closing date: 26 November 2026
We work in partnership with a range of local, regional and national partners to develop and delivery to high performing young talent within high quality sport facilities including, the National Indoor Athletics Centre, Archers Performance Centre, Tennis Centre and Archers Arena on our Cyncoed Campus.
To continue to achieve this, we need ‘game changers’, people with drive, passion, creativity and flair who see hurdles rather than problems, and can think differently and want to make a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives, in Wales and beyond.
We are looking to recruit multiple casual Performance Physiotherapist positions.
As a Performance Physiotherapist, you will become an integral part of the Performance Services Team to deliver the highest quality support with the aim of ensuring the very best student-athlete experience. You will develop and deliver medical services to a selection of our Perfomance Sport Programmes, working collaboratively with colleagues to support and enhance the care that student-athletes receive during their time at Cardiff Met University.
You’ll play a key role in:
- Planning a robust physio provision for allocated Cardiff Met Sports performance programmes.
- Growing the performance support provision, whilst also acting as clinical lead for multi-sport athletes.
- Collaborating with colleagues, students and partners to enable a high-performance university sport environment.
- Providing insightful reports to aid in programming, planning, team selection and decision making.
What you’ll bring
You’ll bring relevant professional qualifications in physiotherapy, alongside experience of pitch side physio support. You’ll be comfortable supporting athletes, colleagues and stakeholders, building positive and trusted relationships.
Additionally, you’ll bring:
- A degree or equivalent in physiotherapy, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy membership, HCPC registration and a recognised pitch-side trauma qualification.
- Experience of assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related conditions.
- Sound problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
- Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
School/Unit: Professional and Support