Women's Psychologist role

Women’s Pathway Team Therapist

Locations: Chadwell Heath Training Ground | Little Heath Training Ground | The Foundry, Beckton | Parsloes Leisure Centre

Working Hours: Evening and weekend availability required

West Ham United Women are looking for a passionate and committed Women’s Pathway Team Therapist to join our Medical and Football Science department.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of our Women's Pathway players by delivering high-quality medical provision across our pathway teams.

The successful candidate will play an important role in player care, injury prevention, rehabilitation and supporting athletes within a professional football environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical support across Women's Pathway activities.
• Assess, treat and support the rehabilitation of player injuries.
• Develop and implement appropriate injury prevention and return-to-play programmes.
• Work collaboratively with coaches and the wider multidisciplinary team to support player development.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of medical provision across the Women's Pathway.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in line with Club processes and professional standards.
• Support player availability and long-term athletic development.
• Promote the values, standards and behaviours of West Ham United Women at all times.
• Personal Development
• Engage in ongoing professional development and departmental training.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current research and best practice relating to female athlete health, injury management and rehabilitation.
• Contribute to evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement within the medical department.

Requirements

About You

We are looking for a motivated and professional therapist who is passionate about working within football and supporting the next generation of female athletes.

Essential Requirements

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist or Registered Sports Therapist (SST or equivalent).
• FA ITMMi F qualification (or equivalent).
• UKAD certification completed.
• Experience working within a sporting or high-performance environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Experience working within elite football or academy environments.
• Experience supporting female athletes.
• Knowledge and understanding of player rehabilitation and injury prevention.

If you are passionate about supporting the development of female footballers and want to be part of the West Ham United Women’s pathway, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of the West Ham United Women’s journey.

Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events
• EDI Statement
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity.

You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.
• Safeguarding
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders.

Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.

Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media.

The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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