Job Description
Background:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wasps to join our experienced sports medicine team. We are looking to recruit a Senior Physiotherapist with a special interest and proven track record in the rehabilitation of elite athletes, in addition to experience working in the elite Rugby environment.
This opportunity has come at a very exciting point in the club’s history and will coincide with the relocation to a new training facility based in the Coventry area for season 2016/17.
The right candidate will be able to immediately add value to our forward thinking and dynamic multi- disciplinary Performance department, have a strong commitment to professional development and be confident managing their own case load of Senior professional Rugby players.
Role Summary
The Physiotherapist will be responsible for contributing to all aspects of the Physiotherapy service provision with a bias towards Rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide accurate diagnosis and oversee treatment and rehabilitation of the senior players. Formulate and supervise detailed recorded Rehabilitation programs for players in consultation with the Head Physiotherapist.
Liaise with the Head Physiotherapist regarding the progress of all injured players to ensure accurate injury information can be disseminated to the coaching staff. Provide match day Physiotherapy cover to the senior squad.
Duties include
Keeping documentation on all aspects of injury management in accordance to the standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Liaise closely with the Head Physiotherapist regarding assessment findings and treatment progression for the players, injury status and progress on a daily basis.
Assist with treatments and prehab/screening/rehab for senior squad as required. Assist with the scheduling of injured players as required.
Provide match day physiotherapy and pitchside trauma cover for the Senior Team matches and training days and assist with ‘A’ league games as required.
Maintaining a good working relationship with all key personnel, colleagues and players as well as outside the organisation, in order to support and promote Wasps.
Assist the Head Physiotherapist with injury surveillance, medical insurance and other matters as required.
To keep abreast of current best practices, maintain CPD and take an active role in the departments CPD program with a bias towards Rehabilitation initiatives & innovations.
To carry out any other duties that may be required by management and are within the post-holders capabilities.
Attributes and Behaviours:
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others and takes pride in the achievement of team objectives.
A strong commitment to professional development
Shares ideas and information
Must have:
BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent for a minimum of three years
CSP registration
HCPC registration
Immediate are in Sport Level 3
Evidence of working as a Physiotherapist in elite sport for a minimum of three years
Residence within 50-mile radius of Coventry
Highly desirable:
Have worked as a Physiotherapist in a Premiership or equivalent for a minimum of three years at Senior Squad level
Msc in Sports Physiotherapy or equivalent
Responsible To:
Head Physiotherapist
This job description is not to 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
Email CV & Covering letter to ali.james@wasps.co.uk