Head Physiotherapist (1st Team)

About the Role

Working within the 1st team Performance department, the Head Physiotherapist will be responsible for managing the physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy provision to 1st team players. An important part of the role is to ensure that all therapists maintain appropriate qualifications, and that CPD and DBS requirements are undertaken on an annual basis or as required. In addition, the individual will manage external consultants to provide specialist support to the 1st team squad on an individual and team focus.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead prevention, diagnosis, acute management and rehabilitation of all injured players
• Demonstrate and deliver expert technical assessment and diagnostic skills ensuring individualised and relevant treatment plans
• Be responsible for ensuring the physiotherapy department maintain detailed records of all actions in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Be compliant with all professional, clinical, and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes
• Drive the development and delivery of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy provision
• Liaise with the Club Doctor to manage medical consultations of injured players
• Lead daily medical pre-training individual player management meeting
• Keep up to date with clinical, scientific, and technical innovations, attending meetings, courses and seminars as required
• Ensure departmental individual qualifications, training and CPD requirements are kept up to date
• Meet the standards and code of conducts set by the CSP and HCPC
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including physiotherapists, physical performance coaches and technical staff
• Provide feedback to the Head of Performance on all aspects of physiotherapy provision
• Develop methods to measure the impact of physiotherapy within the performance strategy
• Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the performance department that includes close links to all areas of the Club
• Carry out any other reasonable management requests

Person Specification

Qualifications - Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy
• Postgraduate degree in Sports Physiotherapy, Sports and Exercise Medicine, S&C or related subject
• HCPC registered
• Member of CSP
• First Aid Qualified (FA Level 5 ATMMiF)

Qualifications - Desirable

• Evidence of an extensive and structured CPD portfolio – including post graduate qualifications demonstrating a range of different clinical skills e.g., manipulative therapy, movement dysfunction assessment, soft tissue mobilisation/manipulation, acute injury management, acupuncture etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience - Essential

• A minimum of 4-5 years post MSc qualification experience in the provision of physiotherapy to professional players in an elite sporting environment
• Excellent clinical reasoning
• Experience in working well in a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of medical services
• Excellent range of treatment and rehabilitation skills
• Experience of using data & medical management systems to ensure the secure and efficient storage of data & confidential information
• Experience of working in pressurised situations and to deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and IT skills
• Ability to adapt and change at short notice

Skills, Knowledge and Experience - Desirable

• 1-2 years’ experience of leading and managing a small team of health care professionals at 1st Team level

Attitude/Behaviours

• Proactive mentality
• Thinks ahead with a “can do” attitude
• Generates innovative ideas
• Works well in a cognitively diverse performance department
• Loyal and committed
• Ability to adapt quickly
• Strong team ethos

Personal Qualities

• Takes pride in ensuring a high quality of work
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks
• High level of confidentiality
• Willingness to learn
• Recovers from setbacks quickly
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Invested in continuous personal development

General

Follow all Club Policies, such as Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption & Bribery and GDPR. Adhere to a strict Code of Confidentiality in respect of any information relating to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and its operation. Make suggestions to improve the working environment and contribute to positive employee relations within your area of work and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a whole. Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Comply with all aspects of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements. Ensure effective communication within your work team and across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] whilst actively offering support and guidance, as necessary.

Equal Opportunities

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role. We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals who are currently under-represented within the organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role. The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check. Appropriate references are also required. Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserve the right to remove this advert. Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.