Job Description
Job Title: Casual Academy Physiotherapist
Department: Academy Medical Department
Based at: BRFC Academy, however flexibility on location is required.
Reports to: Head of Sports Science and Medical
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of work: As and when required.
Contractual Status: Casual Contract

1. Job Purpose:
To undertake Medical Provision on behalf of the Academy agreed with the Head of Sports Science and Medicine department, and to work games and clinics agreed by the Sports Science and Medicine Department.

2. Duties and Responsibilities
– To report to Head of Sports Science and Medicine
– To assist and liaise with all staff in the running of the department as required
– To provide medical cover for games and training as required
– To provide medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Academy players as required
– To assist in fitness testing and anthropometric testing of all Academy players
– To maintain up to date medical records
– To liaise with all stakeholders in the medical provision of all Academy players
– To attend other relevant courses/workshops as required from time to time
– To attend all meetings and in-service training relevant to your position as required
– To maintain up to date qualifications
– To submit any paperwork regarding duties on the required monthly deadline

3. Skills Required
– IT literate
– Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
– Good level of communication both written and verbal
– Ability to manage confidential and sensitive data 4. Knowledge Required
– Safeguarding and welfare
– Knowledge of working in an elite sporting environment is desirable.

5. Qualifications Required:
– Basic First Aid
– Chartered Physiotherapy Degree (or equivalent) or working towards

DBS Check Required: Yes

The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
How to apply
Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 5pm on Wednesday 1st November 2017. To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@rovers.co.uk.

Equality and Diversity
Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Safer Recruitment
Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The jobholder will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant for this role can expect to have their relevant personal information shared with key regulatory and governing bodies in football.