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Men's first team therapist
Walsall · Walsall, Belgium
Job Role: Men's First Team Therapist
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive and commensurate to the role and experience
Application Deadline: Friday 30th October
Walsall Football Club are looking for a highly motivated and professional Men's First Team Therapist to join our Medical Department.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated therapist to play a key role in supporting the health, wellbeing and performance of our First Team players. Working closely with the Men's First Team Physiotherapist, coaching staff, strength & conditioning team and wider medical personnel, you will help deliver injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programmes designed to maximise player availability and performance throughout the season.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and delivery of gym-based and pitch-based rehabilitation programmes for injured First Team players.
- Deliver high-quality manual therapy, soft tissue treatments and recovery interventions.
- Prepare players for training and matches through strapping, taping and treatment delivery.
- Support the development and implementation of injury prevention strategies alongside the performance team.
- Deliver rehabilitation programmes from acute injury management through to return-to-play.
- Provide medical support during training sessions and matchdays, including home and away fixtures.
- Maintain accurate, confidential and compliant medical records for all professional players.
- Provide training ground and pitch-side emergency medical assistance as required.
- Assist with matchday preparation and medical operations.
- Work collaboratively within the Club's multidisciplinary team to support player wellbeing and performance.
- Uphold the highest professional and clinical standards within the medical environment.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
- Comply with all Club policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by senior management.
About The Candidate
Essential Criteria
- Degree-level qualification in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Rehabilitation.
- Registration with a recognised professional body (HCPC, CSP, BASRaT, SST or equivalent).
- Full professional indemnity insurance.
- Valid ITMMiF qualification (or recognised equivalent).
- Practical experience delivering manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation within an elite, professional or semi-professional sporting environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with players, coaches and colleagues.
- UK Driving Licence.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
- Ability to work flexible and unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
Desirable Criteria
- Valid ATMMiF qualification (or recognised equivalent).
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary sports medicine and performance team.
- Experience supporting elite athletes within a professional sporting environment.
- Understanding of medical insurance processes and claims management.
Safeguarding & Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI):
- To adhere to safeguarding and child protection policies, ensuring the welfare of children and young people.
- Behave inclusively and respectfully, reflecting the positive EDI values of the Club.
- All employees must undergo suitable DBS checks through the Club
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