Academy Bank Physiotherapist in Newport - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Newport County AFC Academy Medical & Performance Department.

The Academy is seeking to recruit an Academy Bank Physiotherapist responsible for providing medical cover across both the Foundation & Youth Development Phases during training sessions and on matchdays. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the delivery of effective assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of all injured Academy players.

About The Candidate

Qualifications

Essentials

Bsc in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation

Emergency First Aid/Pitch-side Trauma Course

Insured to Practice

Registered with relevant regulator (HCPC/BASRAT)

DBS Check

Desirable

Full UK Drivers Licence

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge and experience of the role and the position

Knowledge of applied anatomy and bio mechanics, including experience in assessing, managing and rehabilitating growth/sports injuries in adolescent adults

In-depth understanding of growth and maturation and its implications for a developing athlete

IT skills to include the ability to use Football Intelligence Platform (FIP) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

Experience working with young professional players

Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)

Attitude/Behaviours

Essential

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

A genuine team player

A reliable individual

Personal Qualities

Essential

Displays a high level of discretion

Personable with an ability to build individual relationships

Hardworking and enthusiastic

Empathetic to young players

Ability to adapt to changing circumstances

Loyal and committed

About The Club

Safeguarding Statement

Newport County AFC is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. The safety and wellbeing of all staff, volunteers, and participants under the care of the Club is paramount. All children and vulnerable adults who participate with the Club, regardless of age, culture, social background, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to safety and protection form abuse or harm.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS and may include checks against the Barred lists, as such, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Newport County AFC is also committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We will support staff from different backgrounds to create the best environment for us all to prosper together.

BAME Declaration

The English Football League has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence.

As part of the application process, you will therefore be asked to declare your ethnicity.

E & D Statement

Newport County AFC Academy is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity.

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