Lead U19 Physiotherapist

• Oversee and deliver physiotherapy programme for U19 players.
• Lead medical contact for U19’s and parents/guardians.
• Medical lead for U19 match-days & training sessions.
• Scheduling of U19 injured players.
• Manage and complete all medical record keeping for U19’s squads on PMA system.
• Support & develop part-time physio’s, students and volunteers.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary support of players in line with Individual Learning Plans.
• Attend MDT meetings.
• Communicate daily injury status of U19 squad to Academy Head of Medical and 1st Team staff.
• Distribute weekly injury & match minutes reports to Academy Head of Medical and 1st Team staff.
• Contribute to the Academy medical CPD programme.
• Contribute to the player, parent and coach education programme for the academy.
• Attend U19 medical appointments as needed.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• BSc (hons) Physiotherapy.
• Full membership of the CSP and registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Must have FA ITMMiF as a minimum (or willingness to work towards ASAP).
• Outstanding communication and organisation skills.
• Physical competency level to demonstrate a lead gym and field-based rehabilitation sessions.
• Experience of pitch-based rehabilitation, return to play protocols & safeguarding compliance.
• Confident, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with players, parents and staff.
• Outstanding clinical knowledge in sports physiotherapy.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/word.
• Full-time experience providing physio support in an elite sporting environment.
• Right to work in the U.K.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• MSc (hons) Physiotherapy or Sports Medicine or working towards.
• A clear understanding of the Premier League’s Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
• 3 years full-time experience providing physio support in an elite sporting environment.
• Awareness of the FIP management software for Academy Audit process.
• A full drivers’ licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Lives within 60min radius of 1st team training ground.

Person Specification

• Ability to work in a high pressured, elite performance environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high level of precision and reliability.
• Willingness to contribute to Academy running with a sense of adaptability and co-operation.
• High character individual who will represent the values of the club at all times.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required by the role.

Safeguarding

Oxford United Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This commitment is fully endorsed by the club’s board, ensuring that all club-related activities occur in a safe environment where individuals are protected from harm or abuse.

All potential employees will be subject to: