PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated physiotherapist to lead on the further development and implementation of medical governance processes and player health projects across the Professional Game. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring medical standards are upheld, whilst also leading projects that support best practice health and injury management. The ECB has a strategic aim to support a thriving and sustainable professional game. This exciting new role will collaborate with practitioners across the newly merged Men’s and Women’s County network with the prime objective of supporting an environment in which clinical excellence can flourish.     

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 wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. 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

• Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency. 

• Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game. 

• Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game. 

• Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward. 

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• Enjoy working in elite sport  

• Strive for excellence in player medical care and welfare  

• Have a passion for highest possible standards of governance and integrity  

• Enjoy working with a wide variety of stakeholders  

• Enjoy delivering projects and programs  

• Enjoy leadership and responsibility  

YOU’LL BE DOING

Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Heads of Science and Medicine, Discipline Leads, Heads of Domestic Game Science and Medicine, Professional Game departments of the ECB and Lead Auditor.

Provide operational leadership to support Medical standards and Assurance across the Professional Game and England Pathways:

• Support implementation and annual review of Science and Medicine standards across the Men’s and Women’s professional game including new Women’s Tier 1, Tier 2 and Academies.  

• Support the Medical Advisory Group and appropriate sub-committees and practitioner groups.   

• Oversee the implementation, reporting and output of Domestic and National Team Science and Medicine Audits for both Men, Women and Disability cricket.  

• Analyse themes in Audit Data to identify areas for improvement in player safety and clinical practice  

• Support annual reviews of the Cricket Partnership Agreements  

Provide Development and work with ECB Clinical Support to County Practitioners e.g.

• Support stakeholders across domestic game with advice and guidance  including online systems.  

• Support Professional Game Practitioner development including Annual Conferences  

• Support the development of ECB discipline specific strategies and guidelines  

• Work with ECB Emergency Care Lead on game wide Advanced life support standards  

Support Game Wide Injury Prevention Activities

• Support interpretation and implementation of insights from Injury Surveillance Team and Game Wide systems 

• Support ECB game wide IT medical infrastructure including Athlete Medical Systems, Databases, radiology systems and Insights360  

• Support whole game Duty of Care research projects e.g. Fast Bowling injury prevention  

• Provide support of game wide priorities e.g. concussion  

• Ensure all medical policies are regularly reviewed and updated based on the latest research and best practice 

Compliance & Ethical Standards

• Support the Professional Game to ensure all medical practices align with anti-doping regulations, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements 

• Support the Professional Game to uphold confidentiality and informed consent processes, ensuring players are aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding medical care, treatment and support  

• Develop and deliver training sessions on medical governance and ethical standards including mandatory training  

Clinical Delivery

• Provide limited days clinical support to England Pathways including touring and rehab of England players 

• Any other duties deemed reasonable by the ECB 

YOU’LL HAVE

Education and accreditation:

• A degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or MSc).

• A post-graduate degree in a related field (desirable)

• Current professional registration with HCPC

Experience:

• Proven experience as a sport’s physiotherapist, including leadership responsibilities in elite sport 

• Proven experience in leading medical governance, quality assurance or injury risk management in sport 

• Cricket specific experience will be considered helpful but not essential  

• Project management experience: conception to delivery 

Skills:

• Expertise in sports physiotherapy, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athlete health

• Strong understanding of medical governance, injury risk management and medico-legal regulations

• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Personal qualities:

• A pro-active, solutions-focussed growth mindset with the ability to navigate complex situations

• High standards of personal and professional integrity

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• Holiday - 25 days a year

• Volunteering – 2 days a year

• Pension - Non-contributory pension

• Private medical insurance

• Employee health cash-back plan

• Long-term sickness insurance

• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

• Enhanced family leave and pay

• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

• People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential

• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

• 30% Castore discount

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games

• Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network