Job Description
Queens Park Rangers FC Academy Physiotherapy Department is seeking a number of physiotherapists to join the team of Casual Physiotherapists to provide pitch side first aid / sports trauma management for the 6-15 year old Academy players across multiple sites in West London.
This position is a casual role and would suit enthusiastic physiotherapists who wish to gain experience in an elite sports environment.
You will need to have a degree of flexibility and generally be available to cover a session two evenings per weekday (5:30pm – 8:00pm), a session on Saturday morning (8:30am – 12:00am), and match days on Sunday mornings. Depending on experience, there may also be opportunities to cover other matches / training sessions, as well as going on tours (national and international) and working in the injury clinics.
ESSENTIAL
• CSP / HPC registered
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Up to date first aid qualification (First Aid for Sport / First Aid in the Workplace or equivalent) and pitch side trauma training (Medical Gases / Defibrillator)
• Be able to easily commute to venues around Middlesex
• Be able to work at least two days of cover during school holidays / half term periods.
• FA safeguarding qualification (or in the process of completing)
DESIRABLE
• Previous experience working as a Physiotherapist within a youth sporting environment
• Previous experience in providing pitch side first aid
• Advanced or Intermediate Trauma Training (e.g. AREA / IFAS)
• NHS / Private practice experience
As part of the selection process you will be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
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 an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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 Physiotherapy Team Vacancies’ as the subject.