JustPhysio are looking for a Physiotherapist to work with their client in Yorkshire
Band 6/7 MSK Physio
Football based
Salary GBP35k:GBP45k
Start ASAP
Job titleHead Physiotherapist (Maternity Cover)
Contract typeFixed term 8 months Maternity cover, may extend.
HoursUp to 40 hours per week: you will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours subject to the demands of the role. This will include evenings and weekends and unsociable hours.
Responsible forFirst team players
Responsible toFirst team manager
Regular working hours:You will be required to work both week days and regular weekends (mainly Saturdays) and some unsocial hours as part of an irregular working pattern.
Annual leave is strictly restricted within key times of the football season.
Required :
BSc/ MSc Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
ATMMIF qualification preferrable but not essential
EFL experience (2 years or more)
Sports massage experience
Car driver with full UK driving license
EFL Pitch side first aid experience
DBS check
Knowledge and experience of treating a wide range of MSK football specific injuries
Ability to effectively monitor and modify training and rehabilitation programs according to clinical needs
Excellent time management skills with experience of managing a varied case load whilst ensuring administration duties kept up to date (eg referrals)
Experience of managing a medical team
FA anti doping whereabouts knowledge
Purpose of the role:
Working within the First Team Medical Department, the Head Physiotherapist will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional physiotherapy services, injury prevention, and rehabilitation support to the First Team Players.
The Head Physiotherapist will lead the Medical Team, working closely with coaching staff to optimise player performance and contribute to the overall success of the Team.
The position is full:time (fixed term), with working hours being flexible around the needs of the Club and include evening and weekend work. You will be expected to undertake any specific training or Continued Professional Development to maintain your up:to:date knowledge and qualifications, and / or as organised by the Club.
*To lead, manage and oversee the provision of medical services to all Players as required.
*To demonstrate, deliver and lead expert technical assessment and diagnostic skills ensuring individualised and relevant treatment plans.
*Lead in the effective management of return to competitive play (Including gym and outdoor rehabilitation) for all players.
*To promote and protect the health and well:being of all Players
*Be available and lead any medical rota / calendar to provide compressive care to all players as required.
*Regular liaison with the Strength and Conditioning coach to arrange rehab progressions, gym programmes etc
*Refer for scans, appointments, consultants, surgery etc and liaise with secretaries and players as appropriate
*Oversee individual prehab and/or exercise programmes to improve flagged areas of concern during testing throughout the season.
*Lead the assessment / testing of all MSK Screening i.e. Pre:signing Medicals or Baseline Testing : Provide relevant information with First team Manger to aid decision making
*Manage the rest of the medical team in the reporting on progressions of individual programmes.
*Utilise testing to monitor changes or adaptations of strength or improvements in areas of concern
*Oversee regular testing throughout the season and manage concerns appropriately
If you would like to chat about this great opportunity, please call Alison on 045