Lead Academy Physiotherapist

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

£32,500 - £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

• Plan, deliver and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation strategies for Academy players
• Line manager to Academy Physiotherapists
• Co-ordinate and manage the work schedules for all Academy physiotherapists on a weekly basis
• Work closely with the First Team Physiotherapy department with regards to the transition of players into the professional squad
• Ensure appropriate medical supervision at all U18 training sessions and matches
• Deliver indoors (Physio room and Gym) and outdoors (on field) rehabilitation sessions and safely return to play
• To meet the criteria of the EPPP
• Ensure appropriate physio cover is in place for each training session and games programme in compliance with EPPP requirements
• Organise Cardiac Screens for relevant age groups annually
• Conduct MSK screening of Academy players throughout the season
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Create and coordinate CPD for Academy medical staff
• Ensure SOAP notes are recorded and up to date

About The Candidate

This role if full time (35 hours per week)

Salary range is from £32,500 - £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

The successful candidate will need to hold a

• Chartered Physiotherapy qualification
• Member of the HCPC
• ITMMiF qualification is essential, ATMMiF would be desirable
• Experience of working within elite sport (preferably football)
• Enhanced DBS
• EFAiF
• Full UK Driving Licence

About The Club

Code of Conduct

Carlisle United expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees.

Our Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Carlisle United is committed to safeguarding which promotes practice and behaviours that value children and adults at risk, creates a culture of accountability and drives continual improvement.

Carlisle United is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young players and staff We expect all staff, volunteers, parents/carers, young players, any partner agencies, affiliates or any commissioned service providers to share this commitment.

This role involves working with U18’s and as such is subject to Enhanced Criminal Records checks.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly

Clearance through the Know your people system is required before any employee may commence employment. The postholder applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.

The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements.

Failure to satisfy the Club and the NL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Carlisle United is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection.

Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / being on maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty that is intrinsic to the role, having taken into account reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments to the selection process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of his/her disability.

£32,500 - £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience