Lead FP Therapist

• Lead and manage medical provision for the FDP including age-appropriate injury prevention, movement and postural screening, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Provide weekly updates on player availability and rehabilitation progress to the FDP MDT in a timely manner.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual injury audits to identify trends, inform injury prevention strategies, and support continuous improvement in medical provision.
• Liaise with the Performance Department to optimise return to play guidelines, movement and postural screening and any other processes required.
• Provide pitch-side emergency care and maintain ITMMiF certification.
• Ensure regular medical equipment checks are carried out, and contribute to the production, maintenance and stress testing of EAPs.
• Maintain clinical records in line with HCPC and GDPR standards; ensure all notes are logged within 24 hours.
• To ensure all clinical examinations and therapeutic interventions are documented via KitmanLabs and communicated to relevant staff.
• Build and maintain strong interdisciplinary relationships with staff in Performance, Coaching, Education, Player Care, Operations and Recruitment.
• To assist in departmental CPD training programmes.

• ITMMIF
• ATMMIF (Desirable)
• Degree in Sports Therapy 
• FA Safeguarding
• Familiar of the EPPP and medical protocols in academy football
•  Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about the development of players in the foundation phase
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with a variety of different personnel at the Club
•  An understanding of a range of teaching/learning styles to optimise the development of young players
•  Able to communicate effectively with players, parents and fellow staff members at all levels
•  Be an approachable and accommodating figure for youth team players to work with.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and Kit Man Labs to a high standard.
• Able to adapt to the demands of the job and the needs of the players.
• Dedicated to self-improvement and continuous professional development
• Available on a Monday, Wednesday and Sunday with potential support across wider academy activity when required 

Club Doncaster is the elite brand of sporting organisations working to support and strive forward our community. Our spoken aim is to be: an ambitious and successful club of which the community is proud of.

We work with a culture that promotes unity, creativity and aspiration to promote success – this is why we are Club Doncaster.

We look for people with passion, honesty and who embrace a challenge on a daily basis, with the energy and passion to strive forward and prove each day.

Club Doncaster takes its safeguarding responsibility very seriously. This means recruiting the correct people for Club Doncaster.

We acknowledge our clear responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable groups in our care, and have policies and guidelines to ensure this.

The successful candidate will have to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment with the club.