To work under the Head of Academy Medical in the management of all players and where applicable the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. The post-holder will be expected to attend all fixtures (home and/or away) to assist pre-match preparation, match cover and post-match assessments/treatments.
Key Responsibilities:
Organise and provide Medical provision to all Academy players. If required to assist with players at other levels as requested by Head of Medical Services.
Support on the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of all injured players resulting in a safe Return to Play.
Implement injury prevention programs and return to play protocols for injured players.
Communicate effectively with Academy coaching team re player availability/management.
To help produce weekly injury reports and develop injury audits for the teams.
Work effectively within an MDT team to ensure best services are delivered for players.
Contribute to the education of placement students working within the Academy Medical Department.
To maintain professional body standards at all times.
To ensure the FA Anti-Doping regulations are adhered to at all times.
To maintain up to date and comprehensive CPD activities as stated in professional body guidelines.
Maintain standards of clinical hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
Respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Keep detailed daily and up to date medical records on the progress of each injured player.
General Responsibilities Be an ambassador of the Group, providing excellent customer service at all times whilst portraying a professional image.
Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Group as identified by the Head of Medical Services or Sporting Director.
Treat all colleagues as customers ensuring respectful, positive outcomes across all communications.
Adhere to and abide by all BWFC policies, procedures and guidelines especially remembering responsibilities to others under Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity.
About The Candidate Qualifications
Have full membership of The CSP/The Society of Sports Therapy/BASRaT or relevant body.
Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat/advise FA players.
Advanced Emergency Aid qualification.
Experience Experience as a therapist working with elite athletes.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualities Detailed understanding of football and the ability to apply that knowledge to aid performance and provide actionable solutions.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Ability to organise, schedule and adapt to meet conflicting deadlines and respond to changing situations.
Proactively identify and build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.
Pro-active approach to personal development.
Qualifications Postgraduate Sports Medicine/Physiotherapy/S+C related qualification.
Experience Experience as a therapist in Professional Football.
About The Club As a founder member of the Football League (EFL), Bolton Wanderers is a football club that is internationally renowned, having played in all four professional leagues of English football, as well as winning the FA Cup on four occasions.
Since the 2019 acquisition by Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd, a new chapter is underway for Bolton Wanderers and Bolton stadium Hotel, focused on actively shaping a dynamic and enduring future. We are committed to a distinctive approach, driving the club's progress with ambitious plans realised through practical, genuine and comprehensive strategies.
As we continue striving towards achieving greater success, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Academy team as a Academy Therapist.
As as equal opportunities employer, Bolton Wanderers Football Club is committedto the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.
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