Job Description
Portsmouth Football Club are looking to recruit a full time lead physiotherapist for our Category 3 Academy.
With at least two years post graduate experience, preferably gained in a football academy environment, as a chartered physiotherapist you will take the lead on the medical programme within the academy to include but not restricted to:-
• To be involved in all medical/health related matters appertaining to all Academy players.
• To be responsible for the assessment, treatment and liaison with other medical professionals for the 8-21 years of age Academy players.
• To be responsible for the provision of Medical and Physiotherapy cover on training & match days as appropriate
• Develop and maintain individual Injury Prevention programmes based on comprehensive Screening of all Academy players.
• Assist the S & C Staff in the implementation of the Strength & Conditioning syllabus
• To organise and deliver medical/health education programmes of training for all academy players and parents.
• To be involved in the organisation and conduction of “in-service” medical training for academy coaching and/or medical staff.
• Ensure compliance with all EPPP requirements in relation to medical support services, including full multi-disciplinary engagement & delivery.
• In conjunction with the Academy Doctor to liaise with players and parents with regards to all treatment clinics, education briefings and all other medical related issues
• Qualifications required to include:-
BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
ITMMiF First Aid Qualification or higher
FA Safeguarding Children
Must be available to work weekends and this role will involve travel.
The Club has a strong reputation as an upholder of EFL diversity and inclusion policies and welcomes applications from BAME candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (Under 18) and Adults at Risk and operates an active Safeguarding Policy.
We expect all our staff to have personal responsibility to contribute to our policies, protocols and practice to safeguard children and Adults at Risk, protect them from possible abuse and promote their welfare and to fulfil your duty of care.
How to apply
The Club will not consider applications via third parties. To apply send your CV and cover letter to janrowles@pompeyfc.co.uk