Academy Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists

DEPARTMENT: Men’s Academy

LOCATION: Robin’s HPC, Bristol, BS8 3TN

REPORTS TO: Academy Lead Physiotherapist

CONTRACT: Casual

Bristol City FC requires a number of bank physiotherapists/sports therapists to join our Academy Performance Support Department, covering weekend fixtures and various evening training sessions.

Each successful applicant will be required to provide pitch-side emergency care across a variety of age groups within the Academy system. This opportunity is ideal for Chartered Physiotherapists / Graduate Sport Therapists seeking experience in football.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing emergency aid and treatment to academy age group teams at training sessions / fixtures.
• Responsible for ensuring thorough communication of injuries/illness.
• Working as part of the Performance Support Team to collaborate on effective and evidence based rehabilitation programmes.

Personal Specification:

• This role requires a dedicated individual who can inspire and instil togetherness, whilst both promoting and displaying innovation and independence.
• The individual must be able to implement knowledge upon practical scenarios and be adaptable when necessary.
• The individual must be approachable, honest, with high levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• The individual must have a knowledge of the required psychological impact of their role.

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience:

• Experience of treatment and rehabilitation of a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, including age group specific conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have an appropriate first aid qualification such as ITMMiF / PHICIS 3 or equivalent/willing to attain.
• Willingness to undergo a Full CRB check.
• Willingness to attend FA child protection workshop.
• Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP) and Health Professionals Council (HPC) / Graduate Sports Therapist with professional accreditation i.e. BASRaT, The Society of Sports Therapists
• Paediatric experience.