This is an exciting opportunity to deliver the physiotherapy provision for the England Lions for 2025 Competitive Tour to Australia 2025.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social.  It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

• Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.

• Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.

• Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.

• Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead physiotherapy service and support in the assessment, diagnosis and management of all injuries, including required record-keeping.

• To provide and assist Lions Doctor with Emergency Care.

• Deliver profiling of players as required, keeping necessary data and communicating results with all player stake holders.

• To communicate regularly and effectively with players’ Counties in regard to injuries and management, including interim correspondence and contribution to end of tour reports/handovers.

• Work with Lions S&C Coach and ECB staff to provide and deliver physical preparation programs to players.

• To maintain monitoring records (such as workload) as required by the programme.

• To play an active role in the S&M team including involvement in wellbeing support and observations of players.

YOU’LL HAVE

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Current or previous experience working in professional cricket.

• Leadership of S&M team/Physiotherapy service.

• Experience of overseas touring beneficial.

• Knowledge of elite cricket performance.

• Experience and knowledge of working with developing athletes, especially in cricket.

• Demonstrable high quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation skills.

  Professional Qualifications:

• Satisfy requirements for Physiotherapist working in elite cricket as per the ECB S&M Audit and Review (Chartered Physiotherapist, HCPC registration, advanced Emergency Care qualification, Disclosure and Barring Service check

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• £280 day rate for all matches, training and screening days. Please notes general perks may not be applicable for consultant and secondment roles.

Please note that:

1.   If successful, along with insurance and certificates associated with your role, we will require confirmation that you satisfy requirements for Physiotherapist working in elite cricket as per the ECB S&M Audit and Review (Chartered Physiotherapist, HCPC registration, advanced Emergency Care qualification, Disclosure and Barring Service check).