Girls Academy Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist U14-U16 (Casual)

Charlton Athletic Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Premier League football club is seeking a qualified medical professional to provide comprehensive care for their girls' academy players. Responsibilities include pitch-side first aid, player assessments, and managing injuries. The ideal candidate is a chartered physiotherapist or sports therapist with relevant medical indemnities. This part-time role is vital for ensuring the well-being of young athletes.

Qualifications

• Must be a chartered physiotherapist or sports therapist.
• Must have appropriate medical indemnity.
• Must hold up-to-date Advanced Emergency Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for girls academy players.
• Liaise with coaching staff regarding injury status.
• Perform medical screening of players and maintain records.

Skills

Experience in sports medicine

Knowledge of anti-doping regulations

Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures

Communication with parents/carers

Physiotherapy/sports therapy practices

Education

Chartered physiotherapist registered with HCPC

Full membership of Society of Sports Therapy

Registered member of BASRaT

Tools

Advanced Emergency Aid qualification

FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football

Job description

Organisation Charlton Athletic Football Club Salary Competitive Location Charlton Athletic FC, Sparrows Lane Training Ground, South East London Contract type (Part time) Closing date 3 December 2025 Job Description Job Purpose :

To provide medical Care for Girls academy Players including

• Pitch side first aid
• Player assessment
• Rehabilitation

Provide players with a safe, secure and supportive environment

Be an advocate and guardian of the women’s game

Duties and responsibilities

• Liaise with coaching staff regarding players' injury status and availability
• Be in attend training sessions (and any matches) throughout the season
• Assess and manage injuries and illnesses to Girl’s academy Players
• Provide treatment and rehabilitation to players
• Design and deliver individual injury prevention programmers
• Deliver or oversee treatment for players needing ongoing rehabilitation through the off season
• Keep records which meet the standard required by The FA and the appropriate professional bodies
• Conduct medical screening of trialists
• Medical Screening of Academy players
• Manage referrals for Girls Academy players to relevant persons
• Communicate with parents / carers in the event of physiotherapy / sports therapy queries, generally, and specifically to their children.
• Ensure the Girls Academy manager is aware of rules and best practice for adequate physiotherapy / sports therapy provision (e.g., access, equipment, insurance) and Girl’s academy processes allow adherence to these guidelines
• Ensure treatment areas are kept clean and tidy, identify any health and safety risks and pass these on to appropriate members of the team

Multi-Disciplinary working & Culture

• Advise and direct other staff on the needs of players. Attend case management meetings and provide professional opinion / input
• Educate coaches on the physiotherapy / sports therapy provision, and how to help players get the best from it
• Provide support based on each individual player's needs; treat the person as well as the injury.
• Operate within professional boundaries and follow agreed processes relating to referrals to other colleagues / agencies.
• Work with the GA Safeguarding Manager to ensure that the wellbeing and welfare of all players and staff is always an operational priority
• Pay attention to own physical and mental health; be seen as somebody who 'walks the talk' of good physical and emotional health habits.
• Assist the GA team with administrative activities such as injury audits

Knowledge required

Specific Experience

• Experience of working in sports medicine
• Knowledge of anti-doping regulations
• Has an up to date understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures

Qualifications required

Essential

Physiotherapists

• Chartered physiotherapist and registered member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat / advise Girls Academy players
• Have an up-to-date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should be at least the Level 4 ITMMIF (guidance)

Sports Therapists

• Full membership of the Society of Sports Therapy
• Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat / advise Girl’s academy players
• An up-to-date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification : this should be at least the Level 4 ITMMIF (guidance)

Sports Rehabilitation

• Allied Health Professional and registered member of the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT)
• Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat / advise Girls Academy players
• Have an up-to-date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should be at least the Level 4 ITMMIF (guidance)
• FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• FA Safeguarding Children
• FA DBS

Desirable

Physiotherapist

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• UKAD Clean Sport Advisor
• Engages in professional development, for example :
• Physical Development of Youth Female Players (growth and maturation, female athlete physiology & menstrual cycle)
• Player support (e.g. -Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support)
• Coaching & mentoring qualification

Personal Competencies

• Seek feedback from others, and reflect on personal behaviour and performance to identify areas for improvement
• keep abreast of current research and evidence-based practice in the physiotherapy / sports therapy field with a focus on sports-related injury and rehabilitation research. Practitioners should undertake CPD in line with their professional body guidelines
• Keep professional qualification up to date and active by completing the relevant number of CPD points as stipulated by their awarding body. Attend CPD events and undertake CPD activities in line with identified development themes
• Create and maintain a personalised Development Action Plan (DAP), taking input and feedback from a variety of sources
• Be aware of current performance research and insight to support programme and coaching development
• Work with an advisor or mentor from outside the GA

DBS check required Enhanced

DBS check required Enhanced

Equality and Diversity

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