Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic

Lancashire

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic is seeking a Lead Academy Physiotherapist to deliver daily medical care, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate U18 players within the academy, and support younger age groups as required.

The role demands ATMMiF and a BSc (Hons) in physiotherapy or sports therapy, with DBS Enhanced. Flexibility on location is required and 37.5 hours weekly with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy is essential.
ATMMiF qualification is essential.
MSc in Sports Physiotherapy or related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for all U18 players.
Provide match day medical cover as required.
Maintain up-to-date medical records and CPD portfolio.
Organise scans and external treatment as required.
Liaise with parents and coaches regularly.
Ensure EPPP documentation and evidence are current.
Contribute to in-service training and player education on injury care.

Skills

multidisciplinary teamwork

independence

communication with stakeholders

deadline management

listening (pastorally)

analytical skills

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerGen)

problem solving

department progression

professional presentation

confidential information handling

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy

ATMMiF qualification

MSc in Sports Physiotherapy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Online systems

Job description

Job title: Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Department: Academy Medical Department

Based at: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, BB6 8BA. However, flexibility regarding location is required.

Reports to: Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine

Responsible for: Work placements and students as and when required

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include regular evening and weekend work.

Contractual status: Permanent

Job Purpose

To provide medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to all U18 players on a daily basis and assist with the management of the U9-U16s Academy players’ treatment and rehabilitation as and when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all players, promoting their well-being needs whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
To lead and provide medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to all U18 players;
To assist in the medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of all academy players as required;
To provide match day cover as required;
To maintain up to date medical records in line with industry and audit standards;
To organise scans and external treatment as required;
To liaise with parents and coaches on a regular basis;
To ensure all written evidence is up to date in line with EPPP requirements;
To create external links as required;
To maintain an up to date CPD portfolio;
Ensure best practice is followed at all times and players are receiving optimal advice;
To assist and lead departmental in-service training as and when required;
To assist in the education of players in relation to terms of injury prevention, injury care, post‑match recovery and drug awareness;
To assist in the collection and evaluation of daily physio screens and wellness data;
To assist with the cool down, strength, movement re‑training and stretching sessions with squads or groups of players as required by the department; and
Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine.

Skills Required

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
Ability to work independently;
Good communication with key internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to meet deadlines;
Good listening skills (particularly pastorally for players);
Good level of analytical skills;
Competent use of key IT programmes including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as key online systems;
Ability to solve problems;
Be innovative with the progression of the department;
To maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times;
Ability to perform group and individual presentations; and
The ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.

Knowledge Required

Knowledge of current sport science and medicine practice with particular specialism in sports medicine;
Knowledge and experience of elite sporting environment;
Awareness and knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures; and
Awareness of Paediatric Physiological Development.

Qualifications Required