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Academy Sports Therapist, Physiotherapist or Rehabilitator
Swindon Town · Swindon, Belgium
Swindon Town Academy are currently on the lookout for an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individual to join our academy team as Academy Sports Therapist, Physiotherapist or Rehabilitator.
Location: Match day venues
Reports to: Academy Senior Physiotherapist
Fixed Term / Part-Time Contract - Weekends
Salary: Sessional/hourly rates
Overall purpose of the job
Coordinate and lead the match day medical provision for the foundation and youth development phases.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Medicine
- Match-day medical management foundation and youth development phases (Weekends)
- Provide emergency pitch-side first aid (ITMMiF qualification required)
- Where planned and communicated, deliver rehabilitation to players in line with their plan
- Data collection – where planned and communicated, capture player heights and other data as required
- EAP walk-through (check and confirmation with opposition medical staff)
- Check kit and equipment logistics, stock and condition prior to use
- Awareness of players' medical conditions, history, RTP and modifications
- Communication post-game with medical staff regarding injuries, assessments, and next actions
- Provide post-game action plan & guidance for injured player, and specifically their parent/adult (following club and EFL guidance regarding concussion)
- Attend medical meetings and CPD
- Record all data and update medical notes on KML iP in line with the EFL Youth Development Rules and medical governance requirements
Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Senior Physiotherapist.
About The Candidate
Qualifications
- Full membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) or The Society of Sports Therapists (SST)
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Rehabilitation
- Intermediate First Aid for Sport (ITMMiF)
Experience
Experience of working in at least 1 of the following roles:
- A medical role at a football club
- A medical at a sports club
- A medical within the NHS
Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following:
- Providing first aid for young athletes within the framework of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
- Providing first aid young athletes within the NHS
- Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
ICT experience of FiP, excel, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job
Who you are
- Excellent communication
- Have a flexible attitude to work
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Have a polite and courteous manner
- Be organised and have good time management skills
- The ability to meet stringent deadlines
- Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
- Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
- Have a personable approach
Safeguarding
To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.
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