Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
To have the responsibility to deliver a high-quality evidence based medical support service to all players in the Academy, primarily focused on U15-U16 Players.
To provide medical services to the Full-time and Hybrid programs at various Reading FC training venues.
MAIN DUTIES:
To provide physiotherapy services to all players in the full-time program at the Forest School and the hybrid program at various Reading FC training sites and Lead U9-U16 medical program, in conjunction with the Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine and the Academy Medical Department
To liaise effectively with the academy coaching staff on a daily basis in order to keep them informed of player’s availability for academy matches and training.
To provide an injury risk reduction program to U9-U16 squads in alignment with current evidence and departmental principles, in both group and individual settings.
To support and assist with the Academy Injury Clinics under the guidance of HASS&M.
To provide pitch side trauma cover for any games as required.
To assist with medical provisions to the U18 squad and beyond as directed, when appropriate
To provide accurate assessment and diagnoses of all academy injuries.
To provide, log and develop high quality evidence based treatment and rehabilitation of Academy players.
To provide and maintain up to date records of Screening Protocols as directed by Senior Academy Physiotherapist and in conjunction with EPPP requirements.
To maintain accurate records of injuries and medical interventions on Club PMA.
To maintain and deliver up to date, comprehensive and accurate age specific (throughout the academy as directed by HASS&M) injury audits at 6-weekly intervals.
To maintain and update qualifications and CPD by both contributing to the clubs medical department in-service program and attending external courses
To liaise with all appropriate staff in relation to the above listed responsibilities.
To perform any other duties as requested by Senior Management Team
To respond to all enquires within Reading Football Club Charter guidelines.
To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation
To be presentable at all times when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected
To maintain Reading Football Club’s Safeguarding (Child Protection), Health, Safety and Equal Opportunity procedures and practice
To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values at all times
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS: Essential- BSc Hons Physiotherapy; HCPC Registered; CSP Registered; Up to date ATMMiF pitch side Qualification
Desirable-MSc in Physiotherapy or related studies
EXPERIENCE: Essential-3 years’ experience of working in Elite Sport, preferably a Team sport and with a minimum of 1 years Full Time work with an Academy within a football environment.
KNOWLEDGE: Essential-An understanding of the EPPP process
SKILLS: Essential-Computer literacy, Including MS Office and Excel;
Encourage, maintain and manage elite footballers
ATTITUDE: Essential-An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities in employment and sport; Strong commitment to developing elite athletes; Ability to work irregular and unsocial hours as required involving work outside normal office hours, at evenings, weekends and bank holidays
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@readingfc.co.uk to reach us by the closing date of 12 noon on Wednesday 13th January 2021