Senior Academy Physiotherapist in Swansea - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

JOB TITLE Senior Academy Physiotherapist

DEPARTMENT Academy

RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine

SALARY Competitive

CONTRACT Full-time, 40 hours a week

WORK FLEXIBILITY The position will involve working irregular hours; evenings, weekends and bank holidays)

JOB SUMMARY

Working within the Academy Medical department, reporting to the Head of Academy Medical and Performance, the role will primarily be responsible for managing the physiotherapy provision to the U18 players.

An important part of the role is to ensure that the physiotherapists and sports therapist maintain appropriate qualifications, and that CPD and DBS requirements are undertaken on an annual basis or as required.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

To work with the PDP MDT & players: responsible for the assessment of injuries, gym, and pitch-based rehabilitation, as well as match day cover.
To work alongside wider department (i.e., physical development) to provide optimal transition from rehabilitation into the technical programme, as well as impacting the players individual development programmes to ensure robustness
To demonstrate and deliver expert technical assessment and diagnostic skills ensuring individualised and relevant treatment plans
Be responsible for ensuring individual responsibility to maintain detailed records of all actions in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures (i.e., medical notes)
Be compliant with 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
To 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
Ensure departmental individual qualifications, training and CPD requirements are kept up to date and in line with any applicable regulations
Work alongside the Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine to support the delivery of the Medical Internship programme
Co-ordinate and lead the physiotherapy service within the Academy
Meet the standards and code of conducts set by the CSP and HCPC
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including physical development coaches, technical and performance analysis staff to optimise player physical development, health, and performance
Provide feedback to the Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine on U21 Physiotherapy provision, including weekly/monthly age-group injury reports
Assist with the Physiotherapy provision across the FDP/YDP where required
Carry out any other reasonable management requests (i.e., projects and CPD)

About The Candidate

Qualifications

Essential

Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy
1^st Aid Qualified (FA Level 5 ATMMiF)
Physiotherapist member of the Health and Care Professions Council
CRB check undertaken

Desirable

FA Safeguarding Children
Evidence of a CPD portfolio

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

A minimum of 5 years post BSc qualification experience
Experience of working with adolescents within a sporting environment
Good understanding of paediatric injuries and management
Good clinical reasoning
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of medical services
Good range of treatment and rehabilitation skills
Experience of using data & medical management systems to ensure the secure and efficient storage of data & confidential information
Experience of working in pressurised situations and to deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and IT skills
Ability to adapt and change at short notice

Desirable

Experience of working within the PDP of an EPPP Academy.
Experience of using the Kitman Labs system.
Knowledge of the EPPP and audit (CASA) process.

Attitude/Behaviours

Proactive mentality
Thinks ahead with a “can do” attitude
Generates innovative ideas
Works well in a cognitively diverse performance department
Loyal and committed
Ability to adapt quickly
Strong team ethos

Personal Qualities

Takes pride in ensuring a high quality of work.
Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
High level of confidentiality.
Willingness to learn.
Recovers from setbacks quickly.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Invested in continuous personal development.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENT

This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.

About The Club

GENERAL STATEMENT

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Swansea City AFC reserve the right to remove this advert.

Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE

The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children).

The Company may also conduct online searches of candidates who have been shortlisted as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Appropriate references will be required.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role.

We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under-represented within the

organisation.

All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

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