Lead 9-16 Academy Physiotherapist in Kirkby

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Lead Academy Physiotherapist.

The Role Will Be Responsible For:

• Ensuring the health of all academy youth players from U9-U16 years of age.
• Oversee the physiotherapeutic provision within the FDP and YDP phases reporting directly into the Academy Head of Physiotherapy.
• Assist in providing medical care for all academy players aged U9-U16 under the guidance and with the authority of the Academy Head of Medicine and Performance and Academy Head of Physiotherapy to include obtaining specialist opinions where appropriate, coordinating investigations and operative procedures, as required.
• Diagnose and establish treatment and rehabilitation plans in conjunction with the U9-U14 therapist and U15-U16 therapist for all youth players aged between U9 -U16 under the guidance and with the authority of the Academy Head of physiotherapy.
• Devise and implement injury prevention strategies for all players within the LFC academy aged between U9-U16.
• Liaise with football management staff in order to optimise youth player performance and overall health.
• Carry out and oversee all investigations as required.
• Attend consultations with specialists to ensure that appropriate treatment decisions are made.
• Maintain contemporaneous medical notes to an excellent standard.
• Ensure high levels of professionalism and patient confidentiality at all times.

Who Are We Looking For:

• Qualified Chartered Physiotherapist.
• Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Have recent and relevant professional experience in a sports performance environment.
• Undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD) organised by the Club.
• Hold a current in date ATMMIF qualification.
• Ability to demonstrate role model behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of the pressures and commitments required for youth players involved in higher level youth football (or other elite youth sports development awareness).
• The ability to create an ethos which promotes high aspirations and achievement for all.
• An understanding of support strategies required to support a youth player's emotional needs, including safeguarding.
• Demonstrate the ability to create positive working relationships with all key stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Previous experiences in Academy Football at Cat 1 level in Foundation and Youth Phase Development.
• Masters level degree relating to growth, maturation and development of young athletes.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits:

• To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days).
• Access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving.
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active.
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting.
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers.
• Will Writing Service for future planning.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs.
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community.
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association's Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.