Lead Academy Physiotherapist in Thornton-Cleveleys

Overview

Main role: To deliver excellent physiotherapy services to Academy players of Fleetwood Town Football Club, aiming to optimise performance, reduce injury risk and minimise recovery time from injury.

Responsibilities

• Concise presentation of information and data relating to injured players in daily sports science and medicine meetings and weekly rehabilitation meetings.
• Effective communication with the Academy Head of Medical to ensure they are kept up-to-date on all medical matters relating to Academy squad players.
• Contribution to injury reports communicated to all relevant staff weekly, ensuring concise and up-to-date information is provided.
• Liaison with all Sports Science and Medical staff to ensure an effective and efficient service is provided to the players.
• Provide an excellent standard of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to Academy players.
• Review and provide further opinion on the management of all Academy injuries as required by the Academy Head of Medical.
• Lead on the rehabilitation of injured players as required by the Academy Head of Medical.
• Plan and deliver gym-based return-to-play sessions in conjunction with the Sports Science staff.
• Attend all U18s or U21s squad home and away fixtures as required by the Head of Medical.
• Accompany players to medical appointments as required.

Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical notes in keeping with HCPC regulations.
• Carry out departmental administration tasks as required.
• Liaise with the Club Secretary regarding whereabouts of U18s and U21s players when absent from training.

Knowledge and Clinical Skills

• Keep up-to-date knowledge of current sports injury research.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge in the assessment, treatment and diagnosis of sports injuries.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation and injury reduction strategies.
• Continuous development of knowledge of movement analysis and intervention strategies.

Personality Traits

• Conscientious—thorough and has an eye for detail.
• Able to manage first team players.
• Composure—unflappable in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with staff, players and external providers.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Team player.
• Strong work ethic.

The tasks and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and are a guide to core service delivery. These duties are subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings, weekends and match days as required.

You will require a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

What to do now if you’re interested?

If you’re interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, a cover letter and the Application Form to Fleetwood Town Football Club, Academy and Community Trust.

Fleetwood Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding, as far as reasonably practicable, the welfare of children, young people, its workforce and vulnerable groups. The Club expects all staff, players, volunteers, contractors, partners and guests to share this commitment and believes that all staff, players, volunteers, contractors and guests have a responsibility to report any concerns to the Club should they be concerned about the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult.

As part of this role, the post holder is responsible for adhering to all safeguarding policies and protocols set out by the Club and must always conduct themselves in a professional manner when representing the Club. This includes adhering to the Club and EFL guidelines in maintaining the safeguarding and welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, both within their care and within their vicinity.

The Club operates under the safeguarding policies which can be found on the website: Club Policies – Fleetwood Town (fleetwoodtownfc.com).

The Club will induct the post holder into the Club's safeguarding policies and protocols, and will clearly outline the roles and responsibilities required as part of their role. This includes ensuring the post holder is appropriately qualified in safeguarding and receives regular CPD, to maintain consistency with the Club and their staff.

In line with the Club safeguarding policies and protocols, the post holder agrees to report any concerns into the Academy designated safeguarding officers in writing; DSO 1 – Joe Abbott – joe.abbot@fleetwoodtownfc.com, DSO 2 – Danny Morville – Daniel.morville@fleetwoodtownfc.com, DSO 3 – Jack Higgins – jack.higgins@fleetwoodtownfc.com.

This information is available in different formats if required. Please contact Fleetwood Town Football Club directly on 01253 775080.