Senior Academy Physiotherapist – Elite Football

EFL; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academy in elite sports is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to plan and deliver treatment strategies for players. Responsibilities include line management of physiotherapists, ensuring medical supervision, and coordinating training sessions. The candidate should be chartered and possess an ITMMiF qualification, with experience in elite sports preferred. Full-time role offering a salary between £32,500 - £35,000 depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the HCPC.
• Experience in football is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation strategies for Academy players.
• Line manager to Academy Physiotherapists.
• Co-ordinate work schedules for Academy physiotherapists.
• Work with First Team Physiotherapy department for player transitions.
• Ensure medical supervision at U18 training sessions.
• Deliver rehabilitation sessions indoors and outdoors.
• Meet EPPP criteria.
• Ensure physio cover for all training sessions and games.
• Organise Cardiac Screens annually.
• Conduct MSK screening of Academy players.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Create and coordinate CPD for Academy medical staff.
• Ensure SOAP notes are recorded and current.

Skills

Chartered Physiotherapy qualification

Experience of working within elite sport

Enhanced DBS

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

ITMMiF qualification

ATMMiF qualification

Job description

A prominent academy in elite sports is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to plan and deliver treatment strategies for players. Responsibilities include line management of physiotherapists, ensuring medical supervision, and coordinating training sessions. The candidate should be chartered and possess an ITMMiF qualification, with experience in elite sports preferred. Full-time role offering a salary between £32,500 - £35,000 depending on skills and experience.