Roles & Responsibilities:
Provide Pitch-side first aid and acute injury management of Foundation and Youth Phase Academy players on match and training days.
Complete emergency medical checks prior to matches and report any issues to the Head of Medicine and Sport Science or Academy Manger immediately.
Record all match day injuries and treatment delivered utilising PMA. Report all significant injuries to the Head of Medicine & Sport Science in accordance with Gillingham Football Club Academy policy.
Refer injured players for additional assessment/treatment (e.g. A&E, GP, Club Doctor) as appropriate.
Complete clear and concise SOAP notes for each assessment and treatment in accordance with Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
Provide reports to the Head of Academy Medicine & Sport Science and relevant coaches on the player’s ongoing treatment and rehabilitation and estimated return to play date.
To work within and uphold all the Academy’s Policies and Best Practise Guidelines including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Recruitment, Equality and Codes of Conduct.
Maintain qualifications to the minimum standard as required by the rules: FA Intermediate Trauma and Medical Management in Football; FA Safeguarding Children Certificate; FA DBS check & all CPD as indicated by the CSP and HCPC Regulations.

Competencies
Must be able to commit to Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Canterbury training venue.
Willingness to work unsociable hours.
Ability to build and maintain local relationships.
Be able to work as part of a team and independently.
Competent with Microsoft Office Package.
Dedication to self-improvement and personal development.

Requirements:
BSc/MSc Physiotherapy.
HCPC registration.
Experience working within elite sport preferably football.
An excellent understanding of acute injury management and physiotherapy in sport.
Minimum FA Level 3 Emergency Medical First Aid in Football (EMFAIF).

Desirable:
FA Intermediate Trauma and Medical Management in Football (Willingness to complete at next available opportunity).
FA Safeguarding Certification.

How to apply
Please send a covering letter, no longer than one page outlining how your experiences qualify you for this job. Also attach a CV no longer than two pages and please send the following to Jallwood@priestfield.com by Sunday 6th June 2021 with the subject heading Part Time Academy Physiotherapist.