The Senior Physiotherapist will be a qualified Physiotherapist registered with the CSP and HCPC and will be responsible for leading the clubs Medical Department in the development, organisation, co-ordination and implementation of all medical related matters to First Team players and department staff. This post is expected to optimise the player availability and enhance the medical support of Rotherham United First Team players through the provision of footballs best scientific and medical practice. The Senior Physiotherapist is expected to have excellent leadership qualities to drive professional standards and ensure job fulfilment of the department staff. The Senior Physiotherapist should also establish and maintain an effective professional network that includes, but is not limited to, university links for incorporating student learning schemes and furthering research projects within the club.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To Lead on all Medical related matters under the leadership and guidance of the Head of Performance and Medicine
- To be primarily responsible in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of all injuries to first team players
- To set and maintain high standards within the medical environment
- Ensure regular and effective communications are had within other medical departments of the club
- To lead a team of medical professionals in a positive, enthusiastic and helpful demeanour at all times
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out duties in accordance with all relevant company policies, including, but not limited to, the Health and Safety Policy, Code of Conduct Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Equality and Diversity Policy, Financial Regulation Policy and Social Media Policy;
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk;
- To be vigilant and support all safety and security operations;
- Act always with utmost good faith to the Club, Foundation and the Company;
- Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role;
- Other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the senior management staff;
- To work closely with partnership organisations, to maintain good relationships and collaborative working practices;
- To work with colleagues throughout Rotherham United Football Club & Foundation to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice;
- Deal with enquiries and general day-to-day liaison with customers, colleagues and partners;
- Carry out general office duties including data recording, filing, photocopying, sending and receiving emails;
- Active participation on continuing professional development and the appraisal process;
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job;
- To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements;
- Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner always;
- To cover as and when required at other departments within Rotherham United Football Club & Foundation;
- To recognise commercial opportunities across all products within Rotherham United Football Club & Foundation;
- Promote the brand identity and increase Rotherham United Football Club fanbase throughout;
- To support the Rotherham United Football Club green energy saving strategy and meet all requirements including but not exclusive to recycling, waste reduction, energy efficiency; and
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by the Chief Executive.
The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.
Rotherham United Football Club & Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Head of Performance and Medicine
- Head Coach and Coaching Staff
- First Team Physiotherapists
- First Team Sports Scientist
- University Placement Students
- Analysts
- Paramedics
- Dentists
- Surgeons/Specialists
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
- To ensure the delivery, development and rehabilitation of all Medical and Musculoskeletal care relating to First Team players is operating to the highest level. It is expected that this delivery is through high professional standards utilising up to date research and evidence-based practice within the Medical Department;
- To assist in the development of evidence-based protocols and research for all areas of medical science throughout the club. There is an expectation to use all available resources including the latest research, collaborating with a successful network of external clinical specialists and university links;
- To contribute fully within the Performance Science and Medical programme and effectively communicate on the care and injury status of players to key stakeholders;
- To lead on the medical assessment of new signings ensuring a MDT approach is considered and provide guidance to the Head of Performance and Medicine;
- To lead and maintain secure, accurate and up-to-date medical records on all first team players using the club’s online performance management application, as well as ensuring the FA Anti-Doping Regulations are adhered to at all times;
- To adhere to the first team medical budget;
- To organise and lead on all medical testing and cardiac screening alongside the Club Doctor;
- To integrate within an intra-institutionalised research initiative Rotherham United Football Club data collected in all matters of Medical Science to utilise in adapting practice with a possibility of professional publications;
- To observe, monitor and react to the ever-evolving world of Medical Science, keeping up to date with all current research developments and changes in professional regulations;
- To ensure the latest clinical, scientific and technical innovations to practice are incorporated into maintaining the highest level of support within the Medical Department provision;
- To be an effective manager of the Medical department with special reference to individual man management of the department staff;
- To create successful and professional relationships with staff whilst maintaining professional distance from playing staff at all times;
- To assist in the implementation of the department injury prevention protocols through assessment, analysis, delivery and auditing of collected data;
- To maintain player information confidentiality within the scope of practice at all times;
- To act, at all times, in a manner appropriate to a representative Rotherham United Football Club
About The Candidate
PERSONAL SKILLS / QUALITIES
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead pitch and gym-based group and individual conditioning
- Management skills to manage a multidisciplinary group of performance science and medical practitioners
- Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and effectively
- Establish and maintain relationships with external institutions
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines whilst functioning in a fast-moving environment
- Hold a full current and clean up to date driving licence
- Proactive and engaging style with a winning attitude and can-do approach
- Flexible approach and attitude to working hours
- Good listener
- Have an altruistic demeanour cognisant of other’s emotions
TECHNICAL / WORK BASED SKILLS
- Excellent understanding of Human Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Understanding and an interest of dose response loading and supercompensation with reference to Sporting Performance
- Excellent understanding of physical screening and rehabilitation programming in professional sport
- An understanding of training load monitoring and periodisation
- Excellent understanding of human physiology and principles of athletic performance in professional sport
- Excellent knowledge of injury prevention and recovery strategies
GENERAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive to convey complex information to individuals
- Excellent computer skills with competency in Mac, Windows and Cloud data management
- Extensive experience of using performance management applications both in a medical and performance context
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of medical and sport science terminology
- Competency in operating Sport Science specific software programmes such as GPS, Force Plates and other modern testing equipment etc
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years in full-time professional sport
- Minimum of 1 year as a Lead of Department
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team within a Sports Medicine environment
- Playing experience to a high level in any sport
About The Club
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.
