Academy Physiotherapist

EFL; Cleethorpes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious football club in Cleethorpes is seeking a Physiotherapist to join their Academy team on a casual basis. The role involves providing pitch-side first aid, managing injuries, and working closely with players and staff. Candidates must have relevant physiotherapy qualifications, HCPC registration, and strong leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of young athletes in a vibrant community. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration (Physiotherapist Only) required.
• Membership in Chartered Society of Physiotherapists or Society of Sports Therapists is essential.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pitch-side first aid and acute injury management.
• Complete emergency medical equipment checks.
• Record match day injuries and treatment.
• Report significant injuries according to Academy policy.
• Refer injured players for additional assessment or treatment.
• Utilise PMA Schedule for booking appointments.
• Provide assessment and diagnosis at Academy Clinic.
• Develop and document treatment programmes.
• Communicate with coaches and health professionals about player conditions.
• Maintain necessary qualifications for fitness.
• Uphold all Academy’s Policies and Best Practise Guidelines.

Skills

Acute injury management

Physiotherapy

Leadership and Management

Education

BSc. Physiotherapy or BSc Sports Therapy or Rehabilitation

Job description

This is no ordinary job. This is an extraordinary opportunity. We are more than staff, players, managers, coaches, analysts, physios, stewards and volunteers. We are friends, supporters, promoters, entertainers, role models and, in some cases, idols and legends. But we cannot be any of these things without each other.

Our Academy is currently looking for Physiotherapists to join their team on a casual basis to implement the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries programme for the Foundation Phase (u9-u11’s) and Youth Development Phase (u12-u16’s) in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players in line with the EPPP.

The main roles & responsibilities for this role are to;

• Provide pitch-side first aid and acute injury management of Foundation and Youth Phase Academy players on match days and training.
• Complete emergency medical equipment checks prior to matches and report any issues to the Head of Sports Science and Medicine or Academy Operations Manager immediately.
• Record all match day injuries and treatment delivered utilising the Performance Management Application (PMA).
• Report all significant injuries to the Head of Sports Science and Medicine in accordance with Grimsby Town Football Club Academy policy.
• Refer injured players for additional assessment / treatment (eg. A&E, GP or Academy Clinic) as appropriate.
• Utilise the appropriate booking system (PMA Schedule) for the booking of Schoolboy clinic appointments.
• To provide detailed assessment and diagnosis of injured players attending Grimsby Town Football Club Academy Clinic.
• Complete clear and concise SOAP notes for each assessment and treatment.
• Follow evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation programmes that meet the needs of the individual players and document accordingly.
• Provide parents/carers and players with relevant information in order that they are fully aware of the treatment programme and what is required to aid and return to full fitness.
• Multi-disciplinary communication to ensure coaches and other Health Care Professionals (e.g. Doctors, Paramedics) are informed of the condition of acutely injured players.
• Provide reports to the Senior Physiotherapist and relevant coaches on the player’s ongoing treatment and rehabilitation on their progress and estimated return to play date.
• Maintain qualifications to the minimum standard as required by the rules: FA Intermediate Trauma and Medical Management in Football; FA Safeguarding Children Certificate; FA DBS check & all CPD as indicated by the CSP and HCPC Regulations.
• To work within and uphold all the Academy’s Policies and Best Practise Guidelines including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Recruitment, Equality and Codes of Conduct.

About The Candidate

To be able to deliver this role, the essential skills and experiences we are looking for are:

• Minimum of BSc. Physiotherapy / BSc Sports Therapy or Rehabilitation
• HCPC Registration (Physiotherapist Only)
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists or Society of Sports Therapists
• Strong Leadership and Management Skills.
• An excellent understanding of acute injury management and physiotherapy in sport.

About The Club

We don’t just work for Grimsby Town Football Club — we are Grimsby Town Football Club. It’s a remarkable story that began in 1878 and has continued uninterrupted ever since.

There is nothing bigger and nothing more powerful in uniting so many people — through purpose, passion and pride — than a football club. It’s people’s identity. It’s their family; their heritage. It’s where they belong. This is something that cannot be undone. The bond, ties and loyalty are forever. And by being here, we are part of the story.

None of us is bigger than all of us. Every day, we strive for better. We are a football club, but we’re at the heart of something much bigger. A club formed from its community now has the power to define its community. We are today’s authors of this black and white story.