Sports Therapist, Physiotherapist/ Rehabilitator (Casual)

Nottingham Forest; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Casual Medical Practitioner, contributing to the development of young athletes. This role focuses on providing essential medical support, including injury management and rehabilitation, ensuring players receive optimal care. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing the long-term athletic development of academy players. If you are passionate about sports medicine and eager to make a difference in the lives of young athletes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a flexible working environment that values your expertise and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent required.
• Experience in MSK settings and professional sports environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical cover for training and matches for U7-U16s.
• Assist in medical management and rehabilitation of academy players.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Sports Therapy

Communication Skills

Injury Management

Rehabilitation

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

FA Level 5 ATMMiF

FA Level 4 ITMMiF

UEFA pitch-side trauma course

Job description

Engagement: Casual Ad-Hoc

Contract: Zero hour contract

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

In this role you will be contributing significantly to both the Medical and Sports Science departments to optimise the availability and enhance the long-term athletic development of Nottingham Forest Academy players through optimal service provision in the medical department. The role will require the individual to assist in the medical management, co-ordination and supervision of the U7-U16s players, alongside the Academy Head of Medicine, including all aspects of medical screening, injury assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies in line with evidence-based practice.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Providing medical cover for training, rehabilitation and matches for the FP/YDP Phases (U7-16s).
• To communicate and liaise with full-time medical staff regarding the medical management of academy players.
• To carry out rehabilitation of academy players, in conjunction with the full-time medical staff.
• Completing early rehabilitation and management programs, injury prevention strategies and first aid / trauma management.
• Ensuring that comprehensive medical notes are completed within 24 hours of assessment or injury onset.
• To maintain all legal and professional qualifications in relation to their position within the club.
• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

Essential:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or equivalent degree.
• Indemnity through professional registration.
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF (preferred).
• FA Level 4 ITMMiF (accepted).
• Equivalent trauma course such as UEFA pitch-side trauma course or the RFU Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 3 course.
• Experience in an MSK setting.
• Experience working in a professional sporting environment.
• Effective and appropriate communication skills, verbal and written.
• Highest standards of professional and personal conduct.
• Proactive and engaging style with a can-do approach.
• Able to work independently, showing initiative and adapt to situations.
• Flexible approach and attitude to working hours.
• Long term commitment to working within a multidisciplinary medical team.
• Ability to travel across multiple sites and locations.
• The ability to work a minimum of 3 in 4 weekends per month.
• Availability for home and away fixtures throughout the season.
• Hold a full UK driver’s license.
• DBS/safeguarding clearance will be required for this role.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.