BURTON ALBION FC - Head of Medical Performance in Burton on Trent

About The Role

Working within the 1st team Performance department, the Head of Medical Performance will be responsible for managing the physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy provision to 1st team players. An important part of the role is to ensure that all therapists (including Academy/Women’s) maintain appropriate qualifications, and that CPD and DBS requirements are undertaken on an annual basis or as required. In addition, the individual will manage external/casual consultants to provide specialist support to the 1st team squad on an individual and team basis.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the management of prevention, diagnosis, acute management and rehabilitation of all injured players
Demonstrate and deliver expert technical assessment and diagnostic skills ensuring individualised and relevant treatment plans

Be responsible for ensuring the Medical departments (including the Academy and Women’s) maintain detailed records of all actions in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures

Lead on the compliance of all professional, clinical, and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes

Drive the development and delivery of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy provision across the Club
Liaise with the Club Doctor to manage medical consultations of injured players
Lead daily medical pre-training individual player management meeting for the 1^st Team and ensure the same standards are met in the Academy/Women’s
Keep up to date with clinical, scientific, and technical innovations, attending meetings, courses and seminars as required, to maintain the highest level of player care; and ensure the same standards are met for the Academy/Women’s
Ensure the qualifications, training and CPD requirements for Medical Staff across the Club, are kept up to date and in line with any applicable regulations
Meet the standards and code of conducts set by the CSP and HCPC
Lead the multi-disciplinary team including physiotherapists, physical performance coaches and technical staff to optimise player physical development, health, and performance
Provide feedback on all aspects of physiotherapy provision, including individual case management discussions.
Develop methods to measure the impact of physiotherapy within the performance strategy
Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the performance department that includes close links to all areas of the Club
Ensure the provision of pitch side cover during training along with Home and Away matches as required; including assessment and provision of appropriate equipment

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.
SAFEGUARDING
Adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined by the Club; and report any safeguarding or welfare concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer in the first instance
This position required an Enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the work involved.

About The Candidate

Postgraduate degree in Sports Physiotherapy, Sports and Exercise Medicine, S&C or related subject (underpinned by a degree in Physiotherapy)

HCPC registered Member of CSP

Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football – (ATMMiF) (or Intermediate level and willingness to undertake advanced level within first year of employment)

Demonstrated post graduate experience (4/5 years) of the provision of physiotherapy to professional athletes in an elite sporting environment

Demonstrated experience of using data & medical management systems to ensure the secure and efficient storage of data & confidential information

Demonstrated experience in working well in a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of medical services

Excellent clinical reasoning

Excellent range of treatment and rehabilitation skills

Competent use of IT programmes and online systems. Proficient knowledge of football, both tactically and technically.

Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills. Adaptability to changing environment at short notice.

Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards. Evidence of being a strong team player.

Be innovative with progression of the department.

Willing and able to adapt and respond quickly to changes in strategies. An outgoing and confident personality, with good interpersonal and social skills

Able to work using own initiative and as a member of a team. Able to work effectively under pressure and be resilient.

Hands on approach, with a ‘can do’ attitude

About The Club

Code of Conduct

The Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct (along with the Staff Handbook) makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club at all times. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the general public or damaging to its public image shall be considered to be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive and violent behaviour are unacceptable and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality Inclusion & Diversity

Burton Albion are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding

Burton Albion are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - , carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families and the relevant local authority.

Potential applicants are advised to check on the government website

(https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.

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BURTON ALBION FC - Head of Medical Performance

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