YDP Physiotherapist

Tottenham Hotspur; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tottenham Hotspur is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to join its Medical Team, leading YDP/FP staff and overseeing medical provision for U9-16 squads. This senior role focuses on performance, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, delivering elite care within a multidisciplinary academy.

You will work with coaches, sport scientists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, psychologists and doctors to assess, treat and rehabilitate injured players, develop injury prevention programmes, and ensure

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in Physiotherapy.
• CSP and HCPC registered practicing physiotherapist.
• Evidence of Paediatric CPD is preferred.
• ATMMiF qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of physiotherapy for YDP/FP academy players, assess and treat injuries.
• Oversee medical coverage at academy matches, including pitch-side support.
• Develop and maintain injury prevention programmes with MDT members.
• Engage with players' parents and report safeguarding concerns.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and professional standards.

Skills

Drives licence

Paediatric CPD

Team leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy

CSP and HCPC Registered

ATMMiF (desirable)

Paediatric CPD

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

The Club is searching for an Academy Physiotherapist to join its Medical Team to lead YDP/FP staff and oversee medical provision specifically with the U9-16's squads. This role is regarded as a senior position within the medical department and will be renumerated accordingly. The successful applicant will join a leading and innovative medical team which strives to achieve optimal results in the areas of performance, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, while providing elite care for players. This post will work on all areas of physiotherapy including working within a multidisciplinary team in our Academy which includes coaches, sport scientists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and doctors.,

• Academy physiotherapist leading provision of physiotherapy care to foundation phase and youth development phase academy players. To play a lead role in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured players. In the main, you will focus on the YDP but will be required to work with FP as well
• Attend and oversee medical provision at academy matches bother home and away, providing pitch side cover if required. Work closely with the coaching and sport science staff as part of an integrated performance team
• To work with the lead (PDP) academy Physiotherapist in the further development and maintenance of injury prevention programs and work collaboratively with the medical and sport science department across the club to ensure a consistent philosophy and approach to rehabilitation
• Ensure player's parents are involved in and happy with ongoing issues and treatments as appropriate and to report any safeguarding concerns as appropriate and act on any concerns brough to your attention
• Uphold Club, Medical Department, health & safety, ethics and safeguarding protocols, acting as a role model to players and staff alike and reflecting the Club's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (under 18s)
• Employ awareness of welfare issues, handling all matters with the utmost professionalism, diplomacy and sensitivity
• Attend refresher and development training when necessary, e.g. safeguarding, health & safety and first aid
• Be aware of emergency procedures and the Health & Safety at Work Act relating to the various sites
• Communicate effectively with all key stakeholders, to include other Academy and Medical staff, players and parents and staff
• Organise full-time staff cover and casual support as required
• A BSc or MSc degree level qualification in Physiotherapy
• CSP and HCPC Registered
• Evident of Paedriatric specific CPD
• Current ATMMiF qualification desirable
• Current and valid driving licence

Essential Criteria

• 8-10 years post graduate experience and minimum 5 years in academy football
• Be a good role model for staff and players in the elite sport environment in terms of knowledge, behaviour and development
• Experience of working full time as a line manager in a high-performance team environment
• Maintain high professional standards at all time and conform to expected behaviours in terms of clinical practice and confidentiality
• Be willing and able to travel away from home including to international tours and tournaments, an including weekends, bank holidays, and evening work
• Demonstrates good work ethic and high output

Desirable Criteria

• CAT 1 academy Experience
• Experience of children's physiotherapy in another environment

Skills & Experience

• Track record of commitment to relevant CPD
• Extensive knowledge of relevant paediatric pathology and its management
• Extensive knowledge of factors that can promote and inhibit development in academy footballers
• An outstanding academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in physiotherapy and rehabilitation with the ability to seek out and apply evidence based best practice
• Significant previous experience of working within an MDT

Personal Attributes

• Team player who is hard working and supportive of colleagues
• Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
• Values & respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
• Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibilityPassionate to be part of developing the next generation of Tottenham Hotspur Players and a demonstrable interest in the physical development of elite academy footballers.
• Committed, reliable and punctual