SUW Academy Physiotherapist

Sheffield United Women and Girls are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Women's Academy Team. This role will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of player injuries, as well as leading the development of evidence-based physiotherapy protocols. The successful candidate will provide medical cover for matches, maintain medical records, and contribute to the training and development of other Academy medical staff. A BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy, HCPC and CSP registration are essential.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of all injuries. Whilst also providing support and learning to all other Academy medical staff.
• Assist with the development of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy relating to the Women's Academy, using all available resources including the latest research and collaboration with clinical specialists.
• Lead on all Academy player injuries/illnesses in consultation with the wider MDT and medical team.
• Provide medical cover for all Home & Away Under 21's fixtures. Liaising with and managing appropriate pitch side personal, opposition medical staff. As well as providing cover for ad-hoc youth Academy fixtures.
• Record and continuously maintain medical records befitting the CSP standard, whilst completing Women's Football wide clinical audits, ensuring standards are being met.
• Lead on the training and development of all Academy medical staff.
• Be available for occasional 'out-of-hours' responsibilities, including medicals, consultations etc.
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of high-level injury rehabilitation and pitch side first aid care.
• Oversee the upkeep, maintenance and audit of all Academy medical notes.
• Work closely with the Academy Physical Performance Coach, and other relevant staff, to ensure optimum rehabilitation and progression of injuries.
• Deliver, maintain and analyse weekly screening of all Academy players.
• Ensure that all Academy Emergency Action Plans, Protocols and guidance are continuously reviewed and implemented.
• Maintain all legal and professional qualifications relating to your position within the Club.
• Observe, monitor and react to the ever-changing world of sports medicine, keeping up to date with all current research developments.
• Attend and professionally engage in the internal emergency aid staff CPD programme.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

• To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
• To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
• To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
• To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.
• To carry out/take part in training requests as directed by the Club.
• Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.

Essential Criteria:

• BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
• Valid HCPC and CSP Registration
• Hold an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Experience of field-based sports rehabilitation
• Excellent organisational skills
• A strong motivator, with high enthusiasm
• Student of the professional, looking to improve and develop

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working within an Elite Sports Profession
• Pitch side Trauma Management qualification (ATMMIF)

Application Process
Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200.

Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.

Closing Date: March 26th 2025
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

Equality and Diversity
Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk

Safer Recruitment
Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy