Job Description
Academy Physiotherapist
Derby County Football Club are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Academy Medical Team at our Category One Academy.
Your skills, experience and knowledge will allow you to assist the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine to develop, organise, coordinate and implement screening, treatment and rehabilitation programmes. You will also be taking a lead in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for the Derby County Academy Players aged 9 to 16 years old.
Your strong organisation skills will play a key part in how you record and store medical information including treatment plans, medication and rehabilitation timeframes.
You will be providing physiotherapy services to the Academy Players, as well as being responsible for building and delivering a comprehensive and engaging physio education programme to be delivered to multiple audiences such as Academy Players, staff and parents/guardians.
Key responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing bespoke treatment and rehabilitation packages for each player
- Carry out injury screening and construct an injury profile for players in line with the injury prevention and reduction strategy
- Ensuring all medical records are updated and securely stored to support treatment and rehabilitation
- Building and delivering physiotherapy and medical education programmes to players, staff and parent/guardians
- Work closely with Academy Sports Science staff in close, pre, and in-season on the physical development of players
- To ensure that there is appropriate first aid or primary care provision available at all games and training sessions involving Academy teams
Personal characteristics and experience:
- A minimum of BSc in Physiotherapy
- Demonstrable membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
- Demonstrable membership to the Health Professionals Council (HPC)
- Experience in working in a professional sports performance setting, ideally with some clinical experience would be desirable but not essential
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on own initiative
- Committed to high-standards
- Resilient, self motivated and driven
- A team player with the ability to carry out independent work
- Ability to work irregular and unsociable hours as required
Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The safeguarding and welfare of our players is paramount and as such this position may be subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Records Check (CRC).
Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.
To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 June 2022. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
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