Physiotherapist

The Rise of Women’s Football; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets to events at The City Ground

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at high street and gym

Club shop discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Rise of Women’s Football is seeking a physiotherapist to provide elite injury prevention, assessment and rehabilitation for Nottingham Forest Women first team players, with pitch-side care during training and match days.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, ensure accurate documentation, and deliver return-to-play pathways, with evening and weekend availability and a commitment to CPD and professional standards.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy/Sports Rehabilitation/Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC or BASRaT membership.
• Pitch side qualification; ITMMiF (essential), ATMMiF (desirable).
• Appropriate medical indemnity (and insurance) to treat and advise players.
• At least 1 year practical experience working in an elite sport environment.
• Confident communicator at all levels; able to work discreetly under pressure.
• Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends around the training schedule.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality provision for Nottingham Forest Women first team players, ensuring full assessment and diagnosis.
• Plan and oversee the treatment and rehabilitation of injured players, ensuring injuries are managed to meet professional standards.
• Ensure all injuries are documented appropriately, escalated where appropriate and the necessary evaluations are done to ensure any learnings are made.
• To liaise with coaching staff to support the load management of players and return to play pathway for injured athletes.
• Provide effective communication throughout the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring all updates are communicated to all relevant parties.
• Work with the MDT to support the delivery of injury prevention programmes.
• Provide pitch side cover for all training and matches (home and away).

Skills

Confident communicator

Team player

Discretion under pressure

CPD oriented

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy/Sports Rehabilitation/Therapy or equivalent

MSc in Physiotherapy/Sports Rehabilitation/Therapy or equivalent

HCPC or BASRaT Membership

Pitch side qualification; ITMMiF (essential), ATMMiF (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Will be responsible for injury mitigation strategies, the rehabilitation of player and pitch side provision for training and matchdays

Benefits

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality provision for Nottingham Forest Women first team players, ensuring full assessment and diagnosis.
• Plan and oversee the treatment and rehabilitation of injured players, ensuring injuries are managed to meet professional standards.
• Ensure all injuries are documented appropriately, escalated where appropriate and the necessary evaluations are done to ensure any learnings are made.
• To liaise with coaching staff to support the load management of players and return to play pathway for injured athletes.
• Provide effective communication throughout the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring all updates are communicated to all relevant parties.
• Work with the MDT to support the delivery of injury prevention programmes.
• Provide pitch side cover for all training and matches (home and away).
• To liaise with internal (Club Doctor, medical team) and external (NHS/Private) stakeholders to facilitate external medical management, where necessary.
• Work with the Head of Women’s and Girls to continue to develop the player care/support strategy.
• To support a performance-based culture which maximises players potential through prevention, treatment and education.
• Always ensure appropriate professional confidentiality and behave at all times to project a professional image of Nottingham Forest FC and act in the Club’s best interests.
• Ad hoc duties required by the Head of Women and Girls Football to meet the needs of the business.

Required qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy/Sports Rehabilitation/Therapy or equivalent
• HCPC or BASRaT Membership
• Pitch side qualification; ITMMiF (essential), ATMMiF (desirable)
• Appropriate medical indemnity (and insurance) to treat and advise players
• At least 1 years practical experience working in an elite sport environment
• Confident communicator at all levels
• A good team player with the ability to work discreetly, under pressure
• Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends around the training schedule
• The willingness to partake in ongoing CPD

Preffered qualifications

• MSc in Physiotherapy/Sports Rehabilitation/Therapy or equivalent
• An understanding of the menstrual cycle and its effects on performance
• Experience of working in Women’s professional football

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