Casual Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist/Sports Rehabilitator

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Hertford
1 week ago
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Casual Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist/Sports Rehabilitator

We are looking for a sessional physiotherapist/sports therapist/sports rehabilitator to join our Academy medical team to support the medical operations throughout both the youth development and foundation phases.


THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will hold excellent attention to detail. They will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide pitch-side emergency aid and acute injury management at training and fixtures for players aged 9-16 years.
  • Uphold and demonstrate the values, standards and behaviours expected by Port Vale FC both inside & outside the Club.
  • Liaise with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist and the Academy Sports Rehabilitator to optimise assessment and treatment of academy schoolboy players.
  • Provide pitch-side trauma cover during evening training sessions (potential cover Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends) – you must be able to commit to one evening and one weekend day every week (home or away games).
  • Support the sport science and medicine programme (assist in the organisation, development and implementation of screening –including growth and maturation– for all Academy players as part of the process to aid injury prevention strategies).
  • Comply with all legislation, company policies and procedures and always maintain the highest standards and confidentiality.
  • Ensure compliance with all up-to-date health and safety regulations and procedures, maintaining safe working practices and conditions.
  • Lead by example to deliver excellence across all areas of the company.
  • Be an integral part of Port Vale FC medical team and the academy.
  • Promote and implement good practice and positive engagement with colleagues.
  • Adhere to the Code of Conduct and professional standards of their registration and Port Vale FC.

REQUIREMENTS

  • BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy/BSc in Sport Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation (Essential)
  • HCPC registration and CSP membership if Physiotherapist (Essential)
  • SST/BASRAT membership if Sports Therapist/Sports Rehabilitator (Essential)
  • FA Level 4 ITMMIF or equivalent (Essential) or willing to take on this qualification as soon as possible. FA approved ITMMIF equivalents are also accepted.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in assessing and rehabilitating sports injuries.
  • Experience with managing the paediatric and adolescent athlete.
  • Flexibility around working hours.
  • An understanding of the demands of a professional sport environment.
  • Experience of working pitch side in sport, preferably football (desirable).
  • Full, clean driving licence is desirable.


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