Lead First Team Physiotherapist

Barnsley Football Club; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is looking for a dedicated First Team Physiotherapist to support injury treatment and rehabilitation. The role involves attending matches, providing medical care, and leading recovery sessions. Join a renowned club committed to excellence in football and medical services.

Qualifications

• Full CSP membership required.
• Medical indemnity to treat/advise FA players is essential.
• Advanced Emergency Aid qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist First Team physiotherapists in injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Attend fixtures for medical support and recovery sessions.
• Lead rehabilitation for long-term injured players.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to organize and adapt

Proactive identification of relationships

Education

Postgraduate Sports Medicine related qualification

Full membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)

Advanced Emergency Aid qualification (ATMMiF or equivalent)

Job description

To be responsible for assisting/leading the First Team Physiotherapists where possible in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. The post-holder will be expected to attend First Team fixtures, home and/or away, where requested to assist pre-match preparation, match cover and post-match assessments/treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first team medical provision in collaboration with theHead of Medical Services and First Team Sports Therapist.
• Lead on the rehabilitation of long-term injured players under supervision of the Head of Medical Services.
• Implement injury prevention programs and return to play protocols for injured first team players.
• Play an active role in the delivery of recovery sessions following games.
• To lead on the players out on loan within the First Team squad.
• Attend First Team home and away fixtures as required.
• Contribute to the education of placement students working within the First Team Medical Department.
• Organisation of in-house Medical CPD training when requested by the Head of Medical Services.
• To maintain professional body standards at all times.
• To ensure the FA Anti-Doping regulations are adhered to at all times.
• To maintain up to date and comprehensive CPD activities as stated in professional body guidelines.
• Maintain standards of clinical hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
• Respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Keep detailed daily and up to date medical records on the progress of each injured player.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Head of Medical Services.

General Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador of the Group, providing excellent customer service at all times whilst portraying a professional image.
• Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Group as identified by the Sporting Director or First Team Head Manager.
• Treat all colleagues as customers ensuring respectful, positive outcomes across all communications.
• Adhere to and abide by all BWFC policies, procedures and guidelines especially remembering responsibilities to others under Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity.

About The Candidate

Qualifications

• Have full membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)/HCPC registered or relevant body.
• Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat/advise FA players.
• Advanced Emergency Aid qualification (ATMMiF or equivalent).

Experience

• Experience as a Physiotherapist working with elite athletes.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualities

• Detailed understanding of football and the ability to apply that knowledge to aid performance and provide actionable solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to organise, schedule and adapt to meeting conflicting deadlines and respond to changing situations.
• Proactively identifies and builds sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.
• Pro-active approach to personal development.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Sports Medicine related qualification.

Experience

• Experience as a Physiotherapist in Professional Football.

About The Club

As a founder member of the Football League (EFL), Bolton Wanderers is a football club that is internationally renowned, having played in all four professional leagues of English football, as well as winning the FA Cup on four occasions.

Since the 2019 acquisition by Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd, a new chapter is underway for Bolton Wanderers and Bolton stadium Hotel, focused on actively shaping a dynamic and enduring future. We are committed to a distinctive approach, driving the club's progress with ambitious plans realised through practical, genuine and comprehensive strategies.

As we continue striving towards achieving greater success, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join us and be part of the journey as a First Team Physiotherapist.

As as equal opportunities employer, Bolton Wanderers Football Club is committedto the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.