Head Physiotherapist (Maternity Cover)

Department

Harrogate Town First Team Medical Department

Job title

Head Physiotherapist (Maternity Cover)

Salary

Based on experience

Contract type

Fixed term 10 months Maternity cover

*with HTAFC option to extend

Hours

Up to 40 hours per week- you will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours subject to the demands of the role. This will include evenings and weekends and unsociable hours.

Responsible for

First team players

Responsible to

First team manager

Location

Harrogate/ Leeds and surrounding area

Regular working hours

You will be required to work both week days and regular weekends (mainly Saturdays) and some unsocial hours as part of an irregular working pattern.

Annual leave is strictly restricted within key times of the football season.

Start date:

21^st July 2025

Key contacts

Internal - Director of Sport, 1^stTeam Manager and Coaches, 1^stTeam Sports Therapist, 1^stTeam Sports Scientist / Strength and Conditioning Coach, Club Doctor, Players.

External – Medical Consultants and Specialists, other Football clubs Medical Staff, the English Football League, the FA.

Locations:

Based at Harrogate Town Training Ground (Currently Rothwell FC, Fleet Lane, Leeds LS268NX). Home games at The Exercise Stadium, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG27SA.

Due to the nature of the post, travel to 1^stteam fixtures, B-Team fixtures, tours and medical appointments will be required.

Role

Details

Treatments and Injury Rehabilitation

• To lead, manage and oversee the provision of medical services to all Players as required.
• To demonstrate, deliver and lead expert technical assessment and diagnostic skills ensuring individualised and relevant treatment plans.
• Lead in the effective management of return to competitive play (Including gym and outdoor rehabilitation) for all players.
• To promote and protect the health and well-being of all Players
• Be available and lead any medical rota / calendar to provide compressive care to all players as required.
• Regular liaison with the Strength and Conditioning coach to arrange rehab progressions, gym programmes etc
• Refer for scans, appointments, consultants, surgery etc and liaise with secretaries and players as appropriate

Prehab and Player Monitoring

• Oversee individual prehab and/or exercise programmes to improve flagged areas of concern during testing throughout the season.
• Lead the assessment / testing of all MSK Screening i.e. Pre-signing Medicals or Baseline Testing – Provide relevant information with First team Manger to aid decision making
• Manage the rest of the medical team in the reporting on progressions of individual programmes.
• Utilise testing to monitor changes or adaptations of strength or improvements in areas of concern
• Oversee regular testing throughout the season and manage concerns appropriately

Injury Prevention

• Lead the monitoring all players, injury / fitness in regarding to training & games
• To provide and implement injury prevention strategies in conjunction with the Medical department.
• Within your scope of practice, treat and assist players daily in injury prevention through the required treatments i.e. soft tissue work and manual techniques

Match Day

• Lead the match day medical provisions as required for the 1^stTeam Match days
• Lead the EAP meetings with the team and the opponent
• Provide any treatments required by the players on a match day
• Ensure any medical equipment used in a match day is fit for use through regular checks and maintenance
• Ensure ordering and auditing of equipment is up to date including theplayers medical equipment and crowd first aid equipment

Additional

• Be compliant with all professional, clinical, and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes.
• Maintain accurate / updated medical records of all squad members, in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the Club and players are compliant with all medical and anti-doping guidelines, rules and regulations of the governing bodies, i.e. EFL, FA etc.To keep up to date with all said policies and guidelines.
• Provide feedback to the management team on all aspects of Physiotherapy provision
• Lead the accompanying of players to specialist consultations / appointments as required
• Lead daily updates to the coaching staff for injuries / numbers available for training
• Lead in the purchasing of any medical stock i.e. Tapes and Strappings
• Liaise with the Club Doctor, to ensure that required medications are available and in stock
• Respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• To undertake appropriate professional development to keep abreast of industry best practice
• Organise monthly meetings with staff members
• Liaise with loan players to ensure medical information has been passed to relevant club and communicate injuries as required
• Contribute to the day to day running of the training ground and daily jobs as required
• Lead monthly CPD sessions including setting presentations for staff members to present back, or first aid scenarios
• Report any concerns to safeguarding lead
• Other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the senior management staff.

Mandatory Criteria

BSc/ MSc Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

ATMMIF qualification mandatory (or equivalent)

EFL experience (2 years or more)

Sports massage experience

Car driver with full UK driving license

EFL Pitch side first aid experience

DBS check

Knowledge and experience of treating a wide range of MSK football specific injuries

Ability to effectively monitor and modify training and rehabilitation programs according to clinical needs

Excellent time management skills with experience of managing a varied case load whilst ensuring administration duties kept up to date (eg referrals)

Experience of managing a medical team

FA anti doping whereabouts knowledge