Academy Part-Time Therapist in Oxford - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

To carry out midweek evening and weekend matchday pitch side medical cover for all Oxford United Football Club Academy home and away games, as designated by the department and in line with the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).

Mid-Week Evening Training

arrive at least 15 minutes before session scheduled start time.
To provide pitch side medical cover and injury rehabilitation for all Academy players as dictated by Head of Academy Medical Services.
Ensure all medical emergency equipment is checked and placed in the designated position pitch side.
To carry out any pre-session assessments for Academy players, as and when required.
To implement required first aid/acute injury management during training as required in line with Academy and ITMMiF first aid trauma guidelines.
To assess and treat any injuries during sessions ensuring an evidence-based rehabilitation plan is in place for each injured player.
To communicate player injury, treatment details and follow up plan to the players parents and coach.
To ensure a thorough and detailed handover is sent to the Head of Academy Medical Services upon completion of training.
To complete and send medical notes to the Head of Academy Medical Services in line with HCPC and CSP guidelines within 24 hours of intervention.

Weekend Matchday Cover

Arrive at least 90 minutes before kick-off.
To provide pitch side medical cover for all Academy home and away games as dictated by Head of Academy Medical Services.
Ensure all medical emergency equipment is checked and placed in the designated position pitch side.
To carry out and pre-match assessments for Academy players, as and when required.
To implement required first aid/acute injury management during training as required in line with Academy and ITMMiF first aid trauma guidelines.
To assess and treat any injuries post game and ensure an appropriate acute injury management plan is in place for each injured player.
To communicate player injury, treatment details and follow up plan to the players' parent(s) and coach.
To ensure a thorough and detailed handover is sent to the Head of Academy Medical Services upon completion of matches.
To complete and send medical notes to the Head of Academy Medical Services in line with HCPC and CSP guidelines within 24 hours of interventions.
All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.

About The Candidate

Key Requirements

Minimum of BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy.
HCPC or SST accredited practitioner.
Up to date Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF) qualification.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
Confident, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively with players, parents and staff.
Sound knowledge of manual therapy skills and sports rehabilitation.
Sound knowledge of injury prevention methods and recovery strategies.
Ability to educate, advise and motivate individuals.
Preferably experience in an elite sports environment, especially with children and adolescents.
Demonstrates up to date knowledge of the current evidence base and implement this within their practice.
Candidates must be flexible and be willing to work hours as necessary to carry out their duties. This may include covering matches and changing of venues at short notice.
Candidate will need to perform duties at home match and away match venues, with the possibility of travel abroad, if necessary.
A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be advantageous.

About The Club

Criminal Record Check Requirements

Oxford United Football Club are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people that we work with. As such, all post holders are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records (DBS) and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

General Statement

All employees of the Club must always carry out their responsibilities with due regards to all policies and procedures and in particular health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.

Safeguarding & Welfare Statement

The Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk of harm and requires all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Club to share and endorse this commitment.

As part of this commitment, all staff are expected to undertake regular safeguarding and welfare related training and to ensure the environments in which they work always remain safe. This includes ensuring ‘best practices’ are always adopted, and incidents or concerns are proactively reported. Safeguarding is considered everybody’s responsibility.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The Club is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and believes in equal opportunities for all. We expect that all staff, volunteers, and others associated with the Club. Share and endorse this commitment in a positive manner. The club does not tolerate any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment. Your behaviour must align to the principles of equality as outlined in the Clubs equality policy which can be found at equality-and-diversity-at-oufc.pdf.

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