Job Description
Super League club Widnes Vikings are seeking a part time chartered physiotherapist to join its expanding medical team. You will provide physiotherapy cover to scholarship and academy players for both training and matches. Scholarship sessions will run Monday evenings, Saturday mornings, approximately 10 games in season, plus additional paid academy sessions. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with the first team squad and staff as often as they wish. The role will require you to work autonomously, however you will have full mentorship and support from academy and first team medical staff. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the top level of rugby league for an enthusiastic physiotherapist looking to work in elite sport.
The key responsibilities are to:
• Provide pitch-side first aid at all scholarship training and games, and occasional academy sessions
• Assess and treat academy players in a professional manner to the best of your ability
• Maintain accurate clinical notes on the online system to CSP standards
• Report to Head Academy Physiotherapist and Head of Youth Development, and liaise with coaching staff regarding the injury status of players
• Be aware of and adhere to child protection/safeguarding issues
Essential:
• Chartered physiotherapist
• HPC and CSP registered
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Full driving license, ideally with own car
Desirable:
• Previous experience working within a youth sporting environment, not necessarily as a physiotherapist
• Sports experience as a student physiotherapist or new graduate
• IMMOPF or ICIS qualification
This position is available only to fully qualified and chartered physiotherapists. Applicants with Sports Massage or Sports Rehab qualifications will not be considered.
Salary for the role is £5,000 per year, with additional payment for cover of academy sessions and games where needed.
Training and home games are based at the Select Security Stadium, Lower House Lane, Widnes, WA8 7DZ.
How to apply
Please email your CV to Peter Talbot at info@widnesvikings.co.uk no later than 10/10/17. Interview dates will be held shortly thereafter and only successful applicants will be contacted.