U21s Senior Academy Physiotherapist

Barnsley Football Club; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff City Football Club is seeking a Chartered Physiotherapist to develop, implement and manage the physiotherapy service for the U21s, using a player-centred approach within a multidisciplinary team to support progression.

You will work closely with medical staff, strength and conditioning, and sports science, applying advanced MSK rehabilitation, GPS data, and evidence-based practice to optimise performance and return-to-play pathways.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is required.
• Member of the CSP and HCPC registration is essential.
• Postgraduate degree in Sports Physiotherapy or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the physiotherapy service for the U21s.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to support player development and progression.
• Deliver high-quality assessments, rehabilitation plans and education to players and staff.

Skills

Adaptability

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Self-motivation

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

CSP member

HCPC registered

Postgraduate in Sports Physiotherapy

Tools

GPS Software

Force Plates

PMA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Develop, implement and manage the Physiotherapy provision for the U21s team, by adopting a player centred approach in all decision making and playing an integral role in a multi-disciplinary approach to player development and progression.

About The Candidate

Qualifications

• A minimum BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy
• A member of the CSP
• A member the HCPC
• A postgraduate degree in Sports Physiotherapy or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in an MSK environment.
• Experience working as part of an elite sporting multidisciplinary team.
• Experience and knowledge of the football environment
• Experience working with Sports Science/GPS systems/technology.

Knowledge

• Organised in planning, preparation and execution of advanced treatment and rehabilitation programs
• Demonstrable competency in administration, analysis, and evaluation
• Ability to deliver information to players and staff through a
  variety of means on and off the field
• Ability to work and utilise relevant technology (GPS, Force Plates, etc)
• Functional IT skills in relevant software (Microsoft Office, PMA, GPS Software)

Skills

• Adaptability to be effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills in a variety of settings
• Ability to work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team
• Open-minded approach to
  adopting best-practice and
  current evidence-based approaches
• Self-awareness and reflective skills as part of a professional development process
• Passionate and hardworking and someone who embraces our ‘WeNotMe’ ethos.
• Proactive ‘can-do’ approach to work and those around them
• Self-motivated within a team and capable of motivating those around them

About The Club

Equality Statement

Cardiff City Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Safer Recruitment

Cardiff City Football Club operates a ‘safer recruitment policy’ and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appropriate reference checks and Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks form a significant part of this recruitment process.