Company Name:
Preston North End
Location:
Preston
Vacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Department:
Academy
10 Apr 2025
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for bank staff to support the treatment and rehabilitation of Preston North End Academy Players from the U9 age group through to U18's and provide medical/pitch side trauma cover for training sessions and match days on a bank staff basis. 
 
Working hours 
Training sessions will take place on a Tuesday and a Friday evening. Match days take place on a Saturday or a Sunday. 
 
You will form part if the bank staff team and may be called upon at short notice to cover sickness and holidays during the season which is from July through to May. 
 
Location 
Training sessions will take place at the Academy training complex, Lea, Preston and at UCLan Sports Arena, Cottam. However, the role will require you to travel to other various locations nationwide on matchdays. 
 
Pay 
You will be paid £12.50 per hour, plus travel expenses to and from match fixtures. 
 
What you can expect in return 
* Further training and development opportunities 
* Access to staff discounts 
* Onsite parking 
 
You will also benefit from working with an outstanding team of accomplished professionals across a range of diverse, exciting, and varied departments. 
 
Preston North End boasts many strong role models and has the following Principles: Proud, Diverse, United, Ambitious and Financially Prudent. 
 
Find out more by visiting our website: www.pne.com 
 
Responsibilities and Duties 
 
1. To work as an integral member of the Sports Science and Medicine department. 
 
2. To support in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of all players within the academy. 
 
3. To deliver and participate in continued professional development and in service training programmes. 
 
4. To provide training and matchday cover from a medical perspective as a bank staff member. 
 
5. Ensure excellent communication pathways with all management and coaching staff regarding player availability
for academy players. 
 
6. Support the education of all academy players and parents in terms of injury prevention and injury recovery. 
 
7. Implement, assist and follow rehabilitation programmes for injured players. 
 
8. To utilise and manage online medical record system, Football Intelligence Programme (FIPP) to create and record accurate medical/injury records within 24 hours whilst ensuring patient confidentiality at all times. 
 
9. To assist in completion of injury audit.
 
10. All medical equipment should be checked and operatable before each session. 
 
11. All medical staff should ensure they gave a thorough understanding of the Emergency Action Plan and location of all emergency equipment. 
 
12. It is an expectation that all staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, all staff are expected to endorse this commitment and follow safeguarding procedures set out. 
 
13. You will be expected to take on additional roles of duties if asked to do so by the Academy manager, Head of Coaching or Head of Academy Medicine and Sports Science. 
 
The above job description is not exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of Preston North End FC. 
 
 
 
 
 
About The Candidate
ESSENTIAL CORE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED 
 
1. BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy. 
 
2. CSP or Society of Sports Therapy Membership 
 
3. Pitchside trauma qualification - FA ITMMiF / FA ATMMiF or equivalent. 
 
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
 
5. Flexible, reliable and presentable. 
 
6. Must hold a UK driving licence (this is required as you will be required to travel as part of the role). 
 
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS 
 
* Experience of working in Elite Youth football. 
* Knowledge of Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) rules. 
 
About The Club
WHO WE ARE 
 
Preston North End Football Club is a professional football club in Preston, Lancashire, whose first team currently play in the English Football League Championship. Preston North End stadium is situated in the heart of Preston, Deepdale. The club operates over five sites to incorporate the first team, the academy team, the Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECET), the administration team and the stadium. The majority of the sites are in Preston and one in Euxton, Chorley. Preston North End FC was officially formed in 1880 and was a founder member of the Football League in 1888. Our aspirations are to achieve promotion and play in the Premier League and we want you to help us get there. 
 
Football is a unique industry. Working in football is a dream for many people, if it is your dream then you will experience football life behind the scenes. We are looking for qualified Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists to join our Academy department as bank staff. 

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