Job Description
Queens Park Rangers FC Academy are looking for a number of chartered physiotherapists and sports therapists to join their medical team
We are currently looking to expand our pool of casually employed chartered physiotherapists and sports therapists to support the u9-23 Academy teams and the QPR Development Centres. The roles will include match day cover, training cover and school holiday camps, but also at times may involve day time and evening clinics, national and international tournaments
This position is a casual role and would suit enthusiastic chartered physiotherapists and sports therapists who wish to gain experience in an elite sports environment
As this is a casual role, flexibility is essential, with the ability to work weekday day time and evenings (5.00pm – 8.00pm), and a minimum of two weekend days per month (8.30am – 1.00pm) on a rota basis and on an ad hoc basis, sometimes at short notice.
ESSENTIAL
• Physiotherapists need to be CSP and HCPC members
• Excellent communication, team working and organisational skills
• Up to date first aid qualification, at FA EFAiF or ITTMiF level (or willingness to complete)
• Interest in paediatrics
• Have means of transport to get to away venues if transport is not provided
• FA safeguarding qualification (or in the process of completing)
DESIRABLE
• Experience in sports injury management, including youth sport
• NHS / Private practice experience
As part of the selection process you will be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
A copy of the job description is available to download via https://www.qpr.co.uk/club/vacancies/
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is committed to Equality.
How to apply
If you are keen to undertake a new exciting challenge, please email your CV with a covering letter to jobs@qpr.co.uk with ‘Casual Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist’ as the subject. In the email please include your availability.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17 September 2019. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted