Overall Objective:
The Academy Physiotherapist will provide and coordinate medical services for all the Academy team players within an interdisciplinary approach.
The Academy Physiotherapist will work along with the Lead Sports Scientist and Lead Sports Therapist to develop and deliver injury prevention strategies, S&C programmes and deliver rehab to injured players. To help maximise player performance, enhance recovery and reduce the likelihood of injuries within the Academy Team.
Job Description
- Lead the Academy medical department at Northampton Town Football Club
- Provide medical care for all Northampton Town Academy Team Players and support first team physiotherapist when required
- To ensure pitch side cover for all Northampton Town Academy Team Home & Away fixtures including overnight journeys where necessary
- Ensure all relevant Academy Team Management Staff are clearly communicated to on a regular basis with regards to all medical issues and injuries
- Oversee the development and implementation of prehab and rehab programmes for all Northampton Town Academy Team Players
- Responsible for updating the Clubs Emergency Action Plan at Sixfields Stadium and the Training Ground at Moulton College
- To provide the appropriate examination, assessment and treatment of Academy Team Players when required, including the referral (where necessary) to internal and external medical professionals
- To keep an up to date and accurate database of treatment and work with all Northampton Town Academy Team Players, including current medical status, medical notes and recordings of rehabilitation sessions
- Where appropriate, assist and advise the Lead Sports Scientist to prevent injuries managing workloads
- Liaise with the Club Doctors as and when necessary
- To adhere to EFL Rules & Regulations and ensure protocols are followed at all times
- To assist the Academy Manager in developing the Academy’s Physiotherapy department in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the EPPP
- Manage and oversee the treatment and rehabilitation of injured Academy players
- Support the Academy injury audit
- Maintain medical notes in conjunction with CSP/HCPC standards
- Regulation and management of the PMA for individual injury medical records and performance clock during rehabilitation
- To undertake regular CPD
- Pitch side emergency first aid for Academy games/training
- Management of the Academy injured players
- Provide high quality evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for all injured players using a range of equipment and facilities
- Monitor and manage injured players training loads in conjunction with sport science
- Ensure all return to play objective measures are met before passing player fit to train/referring on to sport science
- Liaise with the appropriate coaches and sport science with regards to the Academy Squads
- Liaise with the club Doctor about matters regarding ill/injured players and ensure approval is gained prior to arranging further investigations
- Liaise with medical services at national level regarding on-going assessment, treatment and medical status of our players
- Implement medical screening to Academy players and create injury prevention plans based on these findings
- Ensure all medical equipment is in working order/in-date
- Provide an holistic approach to the management of injuries, referring to a variety of MDT when appropriate
- To assist in arranging cardiac screenings on an annual basis for Academy players
- Liaise with Parents, GPs, Consultants and Schools regarding the management of injuries
The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.