Senior Academy Physiotherapist: Youth Football Rehab Lead

EFL; Swindon; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in Swindon is seeking an experienced Academy Senior Physiotherapist to implement and manage sports medicine services aligned with the club's development plans. Responsibilities include providing medical management, player injury assessment, and coordinating training. Qualifications required include full CSP membership, HCPC registration, and a BSc in Physiotherapy. The role demands excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a physiotherapist at a football or sports club or within the NHS.
• Knowledge of physiotherapy for young athletes within the EPPP framework.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team setup.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate sports medicine service for players and staff.
• Provide training and match-day medical management.
• Design and manage an injury prevention programme.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexible attitude to work

Ability to work on own initiative

Polite and courteous manner

Good time management skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Adaptability to change

Drive and enthusiasm

Education

Full membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Intermediate First Aid for Sport (ITMMiF)

Tools

KML

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

A professional football club in Swindon is seeking an experienced Academy Senior Physiotherapist to implement and manage sports medicine services aligned with the club's development plans. Responsibilities include providing medical management, player injury assessment, and coordinating training. Qualifications required include full CSP membership, HCPC registration, and a BSc in Physiotherapy. The role demands excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.