U9 - 14 Physiotherapist in Liverpool

We are seeking an Academy Physiotherapist responsible for the medical provision during training & match days for academy players aged 9-14. Oversee the daily rehabilitation of U9-14 players, as well as assisting in the rehabilitation of other age groups with the professional development phase therapists. This role requires close work with members of the MDT, specifically physical performance, fitness coaches, and coaches; with the primary MDT team being that of the U14s age group.

What you will be doing

• Ensuring the health of all youth players aged 9-14.
• Providing medical care on all aspects of players' health under the guidance and with the authority of the head of academy physiotherapy and academy doctor to include liaising with the doctor around obtaining specialist opinions, attending appointments with and liaising with the team on outcomes for 9-14 players.
• Diagnosing and establishing treatment and rehabilitation plans for players in the youth development phase.
• Implementation of preventative strategies.
• Show evidence of having experience in the management and rehabilitation of players in this age group.
• Experience in collection, analysis and interpretation of data on growth phases in this age group.
• Collaborating with football coaching staff, player care, psychology and safeguarding to optimise youth player performance and overall health.
• Attending consultations with specialists to ensure that appropriate treatment decisions are made, if requested.
• Maintaining contemporaneous medical notes to an exemplary standard and ensuring note keeping systems are up to date.
• Ensuring high levels of professionalism and patient confidentiality.
• Actively contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings for the youth development phase regarding player rehabs, injuries etc.

What we are looking for

• Qualified chartered physiotherapist.
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Recent and relevant professional experience in a sports performance environment.
• Ability to demonstrate role model behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of the pressures and commitments required for students/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 for the student/youth player emotional needs, including safeguarding.
• Demonstrate the ability to create positive working relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Hold an in date ATMMiF.

Benefits

• 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. 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.