Senior Academy Physiotherapist

Wigan Athletic Football Club is looking to recruit a Senior Academy Physiotherapist to lead the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for academy players, within the Professional Development Phase and Youth Development Phase.

Working hours: Varied, including Evenings and Weekends

Contract type: Permanent Full Time

You Will:

• Leading the Physiotherapy cover for the school release program for the U15-U16s players and assist the Head of Sports Science & Medicine with the Under 18’s & Under 23’s squad players.
• Providing physiotherapy cover for under 18 and under 23 training sessions based at Christopher Park & Stadium Way.
• Providing match day cover for matches concerning the above age group
• Assessing, treating, and rehabilitating players through all stages of rehabilitation.
• Working in collaboration with Academy sports science staff on end stage rehabilitation programmes with injured players.
• Completing specific strength, power, and proprioception work as well as field-based rehabilitation for return to play.
• Following the appropriate treatment programme for players and provide records of those treatments via an online records system (PMA).
• Working closely with the Academy Coaches to keep them fully informed on the treatments, rehabilitation programmes and fitness of players within the age group.
• Communicating effectively with all members of the team (Coaches, Strength & Conditioners etc.) regarding squad availability, injury status and rehabilitation progress.
• Assisting with the provision of injury prevention screening and strategies.
• Accompanying academy players and other WAFC players (when required) to consultations and investigations.
• Working in collaboration with all members of the medical and sport science department across the Academy and first team to promote best practice and contribute to department CPD sessions.
• Accurately recording medical notes via our online system in keeping with CSP standards and completing weekly injury reports.

 The successful candidate will:

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Physiotherapy.
• Health and Care Professions council (HCPC) registered.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
• Current ATMMiF First Aid Qualification.

Experience

• Demonstrable clinical experience.
• Experience of working with young athletes, preferably in professional football.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Evidence of an ongoing CPD portfolio and commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to use the PMA on-line system for medical documentation.
• Strong anatomy and physiological knowledge.
• Good understanding of stages of rehabilitation and exercise progression and how to apply them.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and take on new initiatives.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to plan and organise work effectively.
• Strong team working skills.
• Flexible to meet the requirements of the needs of the business.
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop.
• Willingness and ability to travel to different sites.