U7 - U16 Physiotherapist Academy · The Academy and Training Ground

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Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location:The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Department:Academy Sport Science & Medical

Reporting to:Head of Academy Medical and Performance

Closing Date For Applications:31st August 2025

About the Role:

Within the role of the Academy U7 to U16 Physiotherapist, you will be required to assist in the medical management, co-ordination and supervision of the U7’s-16’s players alongside the Academy Medical department, including all aspects of medical screening, injury assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies in line with evidence-based practice. This job role is open to applicants of a physiotherapy, sports therapy or sports rehabilitation background.

To assist the Head of Academy Performance & Medical in the day-to-day running of the medical department, working as a mentor for the part-time staff. In addition to clinical responsibilities, there is a requirement to assist the effective planning and organisation of training, rehabilitation and matchday cover for all U7’s-16’s events.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To deliver on the treatment and management of injuries sustained to all players in the U7’s to U16 age groups.
• Work closely with the performance staff to co-ordinate and deliver evidence and performance-based rehabilitation programmes.
• To assist in the co-ordination of the physiotherapy services for the U7’s-16’s age groups.
• To standardise the management of injuries by assisting in the development and structure of injury rehabilitation protocols and philosophy.
• To monitor the effectiveness of injury management principles through clinical injury audits and training availability.
• To ensure effective, appropriate and thorough communication of injury updates are provided to the player, coaching staff and other relevant staff members.
• To assist the Head of Academy Performance & Medical in the provision of therapy services across all age group and to oversee the use of part time physiotherapists and sports therapists in their provision of medical care to all players in the Academy.
• To provide musculoskeletal screening / profiling for all Academy players and integrate this with the club medical records.
• To lead the musculoskeletal screening / profiling for all U9’s to U16’s players and assist with the process for all Academy players and integrate this with the club medical records.
• To work alongside the performance staff in order to deliver individualised effective injury prevention strategies in both individual and group sessions.
• To liaise effectively with the Academy coaching staff on a daily basis in order to keep them informed of players’ availability for Academy matches and training.
• To work alongside the performance staff in order to deliver first class recovery and injury prevention strategies to all players both immediately after games and on recovery days.
• To ensure all players are educated on the importance of recovery, health and athletic development.
• To assist with pre-signing medical assessments of all Academy players and trialists as required including the writing of formalised pre-signing medical reports.

What are we looking for:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapist, Sports Rehab or higher degree
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP) or equivalent
• Trauma Management Qualification (ATMMIF or equivalent).
• FA Safeguarding Children
• FA CRB Enhanced Disclosure
• Previous experience in a Sports Medical Position
• Excellent Clinical Reasoning and manual therapy skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent range of clinical treatment skills with an emphasis on rehabilitation
• Excellence in the understanding and delivery of rehabilitation medicine from plinth to pitch
• Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and effectively
• A good understanding of the principles of human performance and how they relate to clinical sports medicine
• A learning pathway showing the development of a strong evolving clinical paradigm in the field of Physiotherapy
• Experience of working in Academy football
• Knowledge of the EPPP requirements
• Management skills to manage a multidisciplinary group of practitioners within the Academy Sports Science and Medicine departments
• Competent in the use of IT software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and PMA/Football Intelligence Platform.

Forest For Everyone

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a \”disabled person\” according to theEquality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via theDisability Confident Scheme– please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL\’s safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

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