Academy Casual Physiotherapist

This role includes providing medical cover and running a rehabilitation clinic in the evenings and on weekends to coincide with academy games. Expenses will be provided where appropriate. Successful candidates will be expected to work independently. This is a great opportunity to develop assessment, treatment and rehabilitation skills in a professional sporting environment.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Ensuring medical support services are present at all Academy sessions and games.
  

To ensure record keeping is completed in a timely and efficient manner, meeting the APP guidelines.

To assist with the Sports Science department to implement effective conditioning programmes and player testing; and in the delivery of pre-habilitation / injury prevention sessions.

Liaise with the Head of Academy Physiotherapy; providing regular updates.

The Rotherham United Academy is located at the New York Stadium & Graham Solley Sports Development Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Bawtry Road, Sheffield S9 1UA. You will be expected to undertake travel as is necessary to fulfil your job requirements. This is a casual role requiring flexibility to work evening and weekend fixtures, including regular travel to away matches.

Essential:

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• Hold a degree in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy.
  
• Or equivalent
  
• RFL Immediate Medical Management on the Field of Play (IMMoFP)
  
• RFU Pre Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS)
  
• Medical Cardiac & Pitch Side Skills (SCRUMCAPS)
  
• Be associated with the relevant governing body (eg. CSP, HCPC, BASRAT).
  
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Have IT skills sufficient to manage the demands of Performance Management Application (PMA).
  
• A flexible approach to working hours is essential as working evenings and weekends is a requirement of this role, as well as attendance to both home and away fixtures.
  
• Must hold a valid full driving license and have use of a vehicle.
  
• Interest in paediatrics/clinical sporting environments.
  
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
  

Desirable:

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• Previous pitch-side experience
  
• Knowledge of the Academy Performance Plan (APP)
  
• Experience working in a sporting interdisciplinary team
  

DIVERSITY

Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and all members of staff will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin. The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the club’s various Equality and Diversity policies and will from time be required to undertake appropriate training.

SAFEGUARDING

Rotherham United takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to ensuring that all children and adults at risk are safeguarded at all times when engaging in Club activities or services. The club has numerous safeguarding policies and best practice guidelines to support this and expects all employees to adopt such policies and practices at all times.

This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check.