Reporting to: Head of Academy Medical / Academy Sports Rehabilitator
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 12 months
Hours:20 hours per week (Evening and weekend work is a mandatory requirement of the role)
Role Purpose
To implement the Academy Medical and Sports Science programme, providing prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries to players in the Professional Development Phase, Foundation and Youth Development age groups at Port Vale Football Club.
Responsibilities
* Deliver medical services throughout the Academy age groups, providing diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to players.
* Collaborate with all staff within the Academy Medical Department and wider MDT staff.
* Contribute towards the Key Performance Indicators of the Medical department.
* Ensure appropriate recovery and injury prevention strategies are adopted after games and on recovery days.
* Produce regular reports regarding the progress of each player within the Academy and to ensure that the appropriate Medical information is added to each player’s Football Intelligence Platform.
* Ensure that the management of injuries effectively meets the Club’s commitments to players, coaches and senior management through clinical audit and accurate documentation.
* Ensure that the appropriate medical equipment is present at Academy training sessions and games, always in line with Youth Development Regulations.
* Provide sport science support in the following areas;
o Physiology (heart rate monitoring of training load)
o Biomechanics
o Anthropometric assessments
o Age appropriate medical and physical screening
o Predictive testing of size and shape/maturation measurement
* Undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
* Ensure the adherence to GDPR and the principles of confidentiality within Code of Conduct of professional body and the club policies.
* Always maintain honesty and integrity when working with players at the Club.
* Be presentable, smart, and personable at all times when representing the Club.
* Undertake all reasonable tasks requested by the Academy Management Team.
About The Candidate
Qualifications
BSc in Physiotherapy
CSP Chartered Physiotherapist
HCPC registration
Valid enhanced DBS check
Full UK Driving Licence
MSc in Physiotherapy
Valid Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF) or Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF)
Additional qualifications in Sport Science
This job description sets out current duties of the post that may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
It is necessary to undertake any training relevant to the post, including ongoing CPD training, be trustworthy and adhere to codes of conduct, ethics and confidentiality.
Working Hours:
This role is contracted at 20 hours per week. Working hours are subject to the operational needs of the Academy and may vary accordingly. Flexibility may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Monday: OFF
Tuesday: 11:00-19:00
Thursday: 18:00-20:00
Friday: OFF
Saturday: 09:00-13:00
Sunday: 09:00-13:00
About The Club
Safeguarding Statement
Port Vale Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.
Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.
Health and Safety
Your core Health and Safety responsibilities are as follows:
Lead by example always being diligent and observant.
Ensure safety & risk are considered within all projects alongside the Head of Academy Education, Safeguarding Lead & Player Care Officer and any other necessary staff.
Ensure a safe and respectable learning environment for all players and staff to maximise their holistic development.
Equality Statement
The employee must always carry out their duties with due regard to Port Vale Football Club policies and procedures.
The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
The employee must contribute to encouraging equality and respecting diversity by embedding such values in the workplace and challenging inappropriate behaviour and processes.
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