JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Senior Physiotherapist EDS/U21s
DEPARTMENT:
Academy
REPORTS TO:
Head of Performance & Head of Physiotherapy (Academy)
LOCATION:
First team building & Academy
DATE:
2016
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Job purpose
The purpose of the role is to:
To assist the delivery of medical/rehabilitation services based within the
academy (professional development phase) but at the EDS level, in addition to
making clinical decisions on a daily basis at EDS/U21 level.
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Key responsibilities
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Acute Intervention: To assist in the injury management of all EDS/U21 players with
the aim of optimising the healing process.
Injury Prevention: Reduce the risk of injury occurrance within the academy with the
development of appropriate screening and injury prevention strategies.
Rehabilitation: Design evidence based protocols for return to full function of the
academy players and allow them to compete at the highest level while minimising the
risk of reoccurrence of injury.
Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the department that
includes close links to all areas of the club.
To maintain all legal and professional qualifications in relation to own profession and
maintain the equivalent standards for all the therapists within the department.
To create relationships with players, their parents and coaches to support injury
rehabilitation needs.
To oversee and supervise appropriate Continuous Professional Development training
for all academy therapists.
To ensure the latest clinical, scientific and technical innovations to practice are
incorporated into maintaining the highest level of care.
As part of the Sports Medicine Department provide emergency aid cover for both
training sessions and matches. To maintain up to date REMO accreditation to meet
all legal requirements for this specific part of the role.
To attend and professionally engage in the internal emergency aid training
programme.
To maintain detailed records for the department of all therapy care in accordance
with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
To fulfill the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis and
rehabilitation of all injuries.
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To maintain detailed records for the department of all therapy care in accordance
with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
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General responsibilities
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Compliance with Club policies
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Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures
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To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
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To maintain professional conduct at all times
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Key relationships
Head of Performance Academy
Head of Physiotherapy Academy
Head of SS/S&C Academy
Head Coach EDS
Coaching staff EDS/first team
All medical/SS&S&C staff MCFC/CFS
Academy Staff
Players
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Person Specification
Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist EDS
Department/Location: First team building/EDS
Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,
method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc.
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A detailed understanding of performance medicine/rehabilitation.
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A thorough understanding of the physical & mental demands of elite football & long-term player
development.
Technical/Clinical/rehab skills: skills specific to the job e.g. Injury assessment/Rehabilitation/Pitchside
management
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A detailed knowledge of the MSK “likely injury problems,” Injury prevention strategies, & long term
rehab plans.
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team
working etc.
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Ability and willingness to be flexible with working hours - working irregular and unsociable hours as
required, including work outside normal office hours, at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Exceptional ability to motivate individual players through the pre & rehab process.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and scholars/parents.
Ability to understand players needs both on and off the pitch.
Actively seeks out knowledge and professional development in the field of performance medicine.
A positive outlook and approach.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Be able to reflect on working practice & accept being challenged
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism. Any period of work
required must be appropriate and not excessive.
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A member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Be HPC registered
Have a valid AREA course certificate
Desirable
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Previous experience of working within an football academy or first team structure
An applied MSC
5-10 years experience in elite sport
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required
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A member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Be HPC registered
Have a valid AREA course certificate
Org Chart EDS/U21s Performance Team
Head of
Performance
Academy
Head of
Physiotherapy
Academy
Senior
Physiotherapist
Sports Therapist
Lead U21s
SS&S&C
Academy
Assistant in
SS&S&C
Head of
Performance
Analysis