The job role consists of overseeing medical services to the Academy players and or as required by the Academy Manager & Head Of Performance & Sport
Manage the part time Academy physiotherapists to ensure cover at every training session and match days home and away.
Provide medical cover at sessions and to support the part time physiotherapists.
Deliver medical CPD program as required.
Overseeing and providing medical provisions to the youth team and Academy at RUFC on a day to day, full time basis. That being the assessment, treatment, appropriate referral and rehab of injuries, producing and implementing injury prevention programmes and strategies, both individually and for the team as a whole.
Liaising with all outside partners as deemed relevant to the role such PFS / FA / EFL or PL and clubs.
The screening and assessment of players to identify problems areas and thereby improve injury prevention strategies.
Provide match day medical cover for the youth team and academy..
Maintain and manage medical notes and information as such for fit and proper purpose for the Academy using the PMA.
Maintain and manage medical stock, supplies and the medical budget for the Academy.
To report on any and all medical matters to the appropriate people.
Drive the club minibus as required.
About The Candidate
Qualifications
Essential - BSc (Physio) or relevant undergraduate degree.
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and member of the Health Professions Council of the UK.
Driving Licence.
ITMIFF
Experience working with paediatrics in a clinical or sporting environment
Desirable - ATMIFF
Sports Massage Diploma
About The Club
Safeguarding
Rotherham United is committed to Safeguarding and the safeguarding of all people associated with the football club
All employees must have an understanding of the clubs safeguarding and anti-discrimination policies and procedures and put these into practice in the workplace. To enable this all employees must undertake the required training as directed by their line manager
Equal Opportunities:
The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy, with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety Legislation.
Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and a signatory to the new Rule N regulation and all applicants for employment will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within Rotherham United Football Club, commensurate with the post without changing the character of the post. This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check. The applicant must be prepared to submit a CRC application if they do not hold and FA CRC Certificate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Information on all convictions including spent convictions must be declared, in line with the new Government Filtering System.
Lead Academy Physiotherapist employer: EFL
Portsmouth FC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment at our state-of-the-art training ground in Portsmouth. We are dedicated to the professional growth of our staff, providing extensive development opportunities and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values strong relationships and is committed to nurturing talent both on and off the field.
