Job Description
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 a s 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.
• Ensur e detailed records of all actions are maintained in accordance with relevant
legislation, policies, and procedures (i.e., medical notes)
• Be compliant with all professio nal governance standards and participate in clinical audit
and other quality assurance processe s 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) .
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential:
• Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy
• FA Level 5 (ATMMiF) qualification, or a willingness to undertake and successfully
complete the course within 6 months of appointment
• Registration wit h HCPC and CSP
• Minimum of 2 year’s experience working with in a sport ing environment
• DBS check undertaken
• Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
• MSc Degree in Physiotherapy or related subject area
• Experience working with in a professional football environment ,
• MACP Membership
• AACP Membership
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• Experience of working within professional football, an Academy setting, or elite youth
sport.
• Good understanding of injuries and management
• Good clinical reasoning
• Able to work well in a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of medical services
• Good range of treatment and rehabilitation skills
• Experience of using data & medical management systems to ensure the secure and
efficient storage of data & confidential information
• Experience of working in pressurised situations and to deadlines
