Senior Academy Physiotherapist

Complementary Training; Swindon; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports training organization in Swindon is looking for a full-time physiotherapist responsible for implementing and managing the sports medicine service for players and staff. The role includes providing match-day medical management, contributing to injury prevention, and coordinating player screenings, adhering to EPPP protocols. Candidates should have a BSc in Physiotherapy and full CSP membership. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a physiotherapist at a football club or sports club.
• Understanding of EPPP and working with young athletes.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage sports medicine service for players and staff.
• Provide training and match-day medical management.
• Contribute to injury prevention programs and coordinate player screenings.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Full membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Intermediate First Aid for Sport (ITMMiF)

Tools

KML

Excel

Word

Job description

Location

Location: The County Ground with the abilities to travel to other training facilities

Reports to

Reports to: Academy Director & Head of Football Development

Full Time

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Overall purpose of the job

Implement, manage, and coordinate the sports medicine service for players and staff in line with EPPP requirements as outlined in the Academy Performance Plan for Sports Science and Medicine. The senior physiotherapist will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the PDP medical provision and be responsible for the foundation and youth development phases’ medical organisation.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Personal Development

Sports Science & Medicine

• Provide training and match-day medical management for the PDP (U18) phase
  • Player monitoring (wellness), injury assessment, data collection & review, injury management, rehabilitation, training & match day emergency pitch side first aid
  • Attend external consultations with players and parents
  • Work with the Academy Lead Sport Scientist to provide specific physical development training sessions for players
  • Contribute to the delivery of the SEP apprenticeship programme
• Provide support and guidance to the academy sports science and medical staff on the phase and age-specific individual rehabilitation programmes, injury prevention strategies, data collection and reviewing the outcomes.
• In collaboration with sports science, design and manage an injury prevention/prehabilitation programme for all the phases that is progressive.
• Implement, manage, and coordinate individualised screening and prehabilitation for players across all age groups (U9-U18)
  • Work with the academy sports science and medical department to perform testing, collect data and present insights for all academy players.
  • Manage and coordinate player cardiac screenings (U15-U19)
• Manage and coordinate injury clinics across all age groups
• Communicate with players, parents and coaching staff with regards to injury progress and return to play times
• Review and develop the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Meetings Responsibilities:
  • Report updates and findings to the academy management team and departmental meetings
  • Attend Academy Management meetings
  • Attend PDP MDT meetings
  • Attend PDP Player review meetings
  • Chair monthly Sport Science and Medical department meetings (Sport Science & Medical)
  • Chair monthly medical department meeting (all Academy medical staff)
• Ensure the medical Academy EFL Youth Development Rules are satisfied and documented on the club’s audit tool
• Record all data and update medical notes on KML iP in line with the EFL Youth Development Rules and HCPC requirements
• Conduct equipment checks relating to the role and stock take medical supplies
• Lead and deliver specific internal Medical CPD within and across departments

Personal Development

Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of physiotherapy is up-to-date and forward-thinking. Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist
the Academy Director.

Experience of working in at least 1 of the following roles:

• A physiotherapist at a football club
• A physiotherapist at a sports club
• A physiotherapist within the NHS

Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following:

• Providing physiotherapy for young athletes within the framework of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
• Providing physiotherapy for young athletes within the NHS
• Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• ICT experience of KML, excel, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job.

Who you are

• Have a flexible attitude to work
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a polite and courteous manner
• Be organised and have good time management skills
• The ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company adjectives

About The Candidate

• Full membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Intermediate First Aid for Sport (ITMMiF)
• Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom