Academy Physiotherapist - Professional Development Phase

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as an Academy Physiotherapist focusing on professional development within elite sports. This dynamic role involves managing injuries, designing rehabilitation protocols, and fostering relationships with players and coaches. You'll contribute to innovative injury prevention strategies while maintaining the highest standards of care. With a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact young athletes' careers positively. If you're passionate about sports physiotherapy and eager to work in a collaborative environment, this role could be your next big step.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of injury management pathways and medical screening.
• Experience in sports rehabilitation and physiotherapy within high-performance sport.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to injury management of EDS/U18 players to optimize healing.
• Design evidence-based protocols for player rehabilitation.

Skills

Injury management pathways

Communication skills

Child development understanding

PC literacy

Organizational skills

Sports rehabilitation experience

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Education

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy

MSc in a relevant area

Job description

Academy Physiotherapist - Professional Development Phase

Location: Manchester, GB

Opening Date: 10 Feb 2025

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Closing Date of Applications: 16/02/2025

Fixed-Term Contract: Maternity Cover

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world.

Our Winning Team

MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside.

Responsibilities:

1. Acute Intervention: To contribute in the injury management of all EDS/U18 players to optimise the healing process and minimise time loss due to injury.
2. Injury Prevention: Minimise time loss due to injury within the PDP by contributing to the continued development and delivery of appropriate screening and injury prevention strategies.
3. Rehabilitation: Design evidence-based protocols for the return to full function of the academy players while minimising the risk of reoccurrence of injury.
4. Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the department that includes close links to all areas of the club.
5. Maintain all legal and professional qualifications in relation to own profession and help to maintain the equivalent standards for all the therapists within the department.
6. Create relationships with players, their parents, and coaches to support injury rehabilitation needs.
7. Contribute to appropriate Continuous Professional Development training for all academy therapists.
8. Utilise the latest clinical, scientific, and technical innovations within clinical practice maintaining the highest level of care.
9. Provide emergency aid cover for both training sessions and matches. Maintain up-to-date ATMMIF accreditation to meet all legal requirements for this specific part of the role.
10. Attend and professionally engage in the internal emergency aid training programme.
11. Maintain detailed records for the department of all therapy care in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
12. Fulfil the role of a HCPC registered physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of all injuries.

What we are looking for:

• Strong knowledge of injury management pathways and medical screening/injury profiling within elite sports.
• Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders and work with a variety of individuals, including players, coaches, and parents.
• Understanding of child development in an elite sports environment.
• Proficiency in PC literacy and experience with data management systems for monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to challenge performance, standards, and behaviours in line with the Academy Code of Conduct.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to a flexible working pattern.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-performance sport environment, such as a UK professional football club.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills and the ability to resolve conflicts and manage change effectively.
• Ability to reflect on and improve current working practices, with a passion for continuous development.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and influence key stakeholder groups.
• Experience in sports rehabilitation and physiotherapy within high-performance sport, including coach and athlete education.
• Knowledge of EPPP guidelines for medical governance.
• Ability to use performance insights for self-development and to support others’ growth.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• MSc in a relevant area.
• CPD portfolio may include courses in Child Development and Human Science.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of structured CPD, including postgraduate qualifications in areas such as Manipulative Therapy, Movement Dysfunction, Injury Surveillance, Soft Tissue Manipulation, and Acute Injury Management in elite sports.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.