Academy Physiotherapist

This is no ordinary job. This is an extraordinary opportunity. We are more than staff, players, managers, coaches, analysists, physios, stewards and volunteers. We are friends, supporters, promoters, entertainers, role models and, in some cases, idols and legends. But we cannot be any of these things without each other.

• Provide pitch-side first aid and acute injury management of Foundation and Youth Phase Academy players on match days and training.
• Complete emergency medical equipment checks prior to matches and report any issues to the Head of Sports Science and Medicine or Academy Operations Manager immediately.
• Record all match day injuries and treatment delivered utilising the Performance Management Application (PMA).
• Report all significant injuries to the Head of Sports Science and Medicine in accordance with Grimsby Town Football Club Academy policy.
• Refer injured players for additional assessment / treatment (eg. A&E, GP or Academy Clinic) as appropriate.
• Utilise the appropriate booking system (PMA Schedule) for the booking of Schoolboy clinic appointments.
• To provide detailed assessment and diagnosis of injured players attending Grimsby Town Football Club Academy Clinic.
• Complete clear and concise SOAP notes for each assessment and treatment
• Follow evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation programmes that meet the needs of the individual players and document accordingly.
• Provide parents/carers and players with relevant information in order that they are fully aware of the treatment programme and what is required to aid and return to full fitness.
• Multi-disciplinary communication to ensure coaches and other Health Care Professionals (e.g. Doctors, Paramedics) are informed of the condition of acutely injured players.
• Provide reports to the Senior Physiotherapist and relevant coaches on the player’s ongoing treatment and rehabilitation on their progress and estimated return to play date.
• Maintain qualifications to the minimum standard as required by the rules: FA Intermediate Trauma and Medical Management in Football; FA Safeguarding Children Certificate; FA DBS check & all CPD as indicated by the CSP and HCPC Regulations.
• To work within and uphold all the Academy’s Policies and Best Practise Guidelines including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Recruitment, Equality and Codes of Conduct.