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Oldham Athletic is seeking a part-time physiotherapist or sports therapist for its Academy medical department, providing pitchside cover and rehabilitation across all age groups. Essential requirements include a relevant qualification, professional registration, an FA ITMMiF certificate and Sunday availability.
- On site
- Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy qualification
- HCPC registration
- FA ITMMiF
Oldham Athletic AFC is seeking a motivated and reliable Part-Time Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist to join our Academy Medical Department.
The successful candidate will work across the Academy age groups, supporting the delivery of high-quality medical care within an EPPP (Elite Player Performance Plan) environment.
Role Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide pitchside medical cover, including assessment and immediate management of injuries during training and fixtures.
- Assess, diagnose and manage musculoskeletal injuries within their professional scope of practice.
- Plan and deliver individualised rehabilitation programmes, including gym and pitch-based rehabilitation.
- Support players through appropriate return-to-training and return-to-play progressions.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with club, professional and EPPP guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with the Academy medical team, coaching staff, players and parents/guardians where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Academy environment.
- Follow the club's safeguarding, emergency action and medical policies at all times.
- Be flexible in response to Academy fixture and training schedules.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy.
- Have appropriate professional registration relevant to their qualification, such as HCPC registration for Physiotherapists or BASRaT/SST registration for Sports Therapists, where applicable.
- Hold a current FA Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF) qualification.
- Be confident working independently when providing training and matchday medical cover.
- Have a good understanding of the injury assessment, rehabilitation and return-to-play demands associated with football.
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Be available to work Sundays.
- Be willing to work flexibly, as Academy fixtures and schedules can change at short notice.
- Be eligible to work in the UK and complete the appropriate Enhanced DBS and safeguarding requirements.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within football, particularly within an Academy or EPPP environment.
- Experience working with children and adolescent athletes.
- Experience delivering gym-based and pitch-based rehabilitation independently.
- Familiarity with Academy medical record keeping and EPPP audit requirements.
Working Hours
This is a part-time position, with Sunday availability essential. Additional evening and/or matchday work may be available depending on the Academy schedule.
About the Role
This position would suit a Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist looking to develop their experience within professional football while taking an active role in the day-to-day medical provision of an Academy.
The successful candidate will join the medical team at Oldham Athletic Football Club Academy and contribute to providing a safe, professional and player-centred medical service across the Academy.
To apply: Please submit your CV to Apply here alongside a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience, current qualifications and availability.
Oldham Athletic Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks.
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