Academy Physiotherapist

SALARY Competitive

BENEFITS 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan

Gym Membership

2 x Complimentary home match tickets

Discounted Club merchandise

Enhanced Family Leave Payments

JOB TITLE Academy Physiotherapist

• 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 as 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.
• Ensure detailed records of all actions are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures (i.e., medical notes)
• Be compliant with all professional governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes 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).

WORKING HOURS 40 hours per week (will include evenings and weekends)

CONTRACT Permanent Contract