Academy Physiotherapist

JOB TITLE Academy Physiotherapist

DEPARTMENT Medical and Performance Department

RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Medical and Sports Science

SALARY Competitive

WORKING HOURS 40 hours per week (will include evenings and weekends)

CONTRACT Permanent Contract

BENEFITS 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan

Gym Membership

2 x Complimentary home match tickets

Discounted Club merchandise

Enhanced Family Leave Payments

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide physiotherapy support across the Academy programme including injury assessment, gym and pitch-based rehabilitation, and matchday cover.
• To provide hands-on treatments and evidence based gym protocols to ensure readiness for training and games.
• To work as part of the performance department to provide optimal transition from rehabilitation into the training group, as well as impacting the players individual development programmes to ensure robustness.
• To demonstrate and deliver expert technical assessment and diagnostic skills ensuring individualised and relevant treatment plans are formulated and executed.
• Ensure detailed records of all actions are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures (i.e., medical notes)
• Be compliant with all professional governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes in-line with HCPC governance guidelines.
• Drive the development and delivery of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy provision with the Academy.
• To keep up to date with clinical, scientific, and technical innovations, attending meetings, courses and seminars as required, to maintain the highest level of player care.
• Ensure qualifications, training and CPD requirements are kept up to date and in line with any applicable regulations
• Meet the standards and code of conducts set by the CSP and HCPC
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including physical development coaches, technical and performance analysis staff to optimise player physical development, health, and performance.
• Provide feedback to the performance department on the physiotherapy provision, including weekly/monthly review meetings.
• Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the performance department that includes close links to all areas of the club.
• Carry out any other reasonable management requests (i.e., projects and CPD).