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To lead the medical care of the Barnsley FC U18s in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the EPPP
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Manage and oversee the treatment and rehabilitation of injured U18
Academy players
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Support cover for U9-16s age groups if requested
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Engage in and deliver regular in-service training for part-time physiotherapists
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Maintain medical notes in conjunction with CSP/HCPC standards
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Regulation and management of PMA/ Catapult during rehabilitation
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Participate and contribute to all Academy Team Meetings
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To undertake regular independent CPD
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To provide support for the Head of Academy, Sport Science and Medicine
when required for training/match days
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Pitch side emergency first aid for U18s games/training
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Daily management of the U18 injured players
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Provide high quality evidence based assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation for all injured players using a range of equipment and
facilities (gym and pitch based)
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Monitor and manage injured players training loads in conjunction with
sport science
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Complete appropriate objective measures before passing player fit to
train/referring on to sport science.
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Liaise with the appropriate coaches and sport science with regards to
the U9-18s squads daily
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Liaise with the club Doctor about matters regarding ill/injured players
and ensure approval is gained prior to arranging further investigations.
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Liaise with the medical services at national level regarding on-going
assessment, treatment and medical status of our player
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Maintain an injury audit and present monthly findings to Head Academy
Physiotherapist/ Academy Manager/ and coaches
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Provide an annual medical screen to all players and create injury
prevention plans based on these findings
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Provide appropriate injury prevention exercises to those with previous
injuries or medical screening issues
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Ensure all medical equipment is in working order/in-date
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Provide an holistic approach to the management of injuries, referring to
sport psychology/variety of MDT where appropriate
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To support the arrangement of cardiac screenings on an annual basis for
U21/19s players, first year scholars and U15s players
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Arrange, perform, and assist with medicals in conjunction with the needs
of the U18s/21s
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Liaise with consultants, arrange scans/appointments and escort players
to appointments where necessary
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Support the Head Academy Physiotherapist in the financial management of
the academy physiotherapy department when ordering medical supplies, arranging
scans and appointments.
This job description is not intended to be
exhaustive, and the post holder is also required to undertake any other duties
as may reasonably be required appropriate to the level of the post.