Academy Physiotherapist (U9-U16) in Reading - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

We are looking for the right candidate to join our Academy Physiotherapy Team in our Category 1 Academy, who will be responsible for delivering a high quality evidence based medical support service to all players in the Academy as part of the Academy medical team, and providing medical services to the Full-time and Hybrid programs at various Reading FC training venues

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

To provide accurate assessment and diagnoses of all academy player injuries
To provide, log and develop high quality evidence based treatment and rehabilitation of Academy players.
To liaise effectively with the academy coaching staff and wider MDT on a daily basis in order to keep them informed of player’s availability for academy matches and training.
To provide and assist with the delivery of an injury risk reduction program to U9-U16 squads in alignment with current evidence and departmental principles, in both group and individual settings.
To support and assist with the Academy Injury Clinic under the guidance of the Senior Academy Physiotherapist and the Academy Physiotherapy team.
To provide pitch-side trauma cover for all weekend fixtures and festivals and any other game as required.
To implement and follow clubs’ player screening and monitoring protocols on daily, weekly and yearly basis, e.g medical screening and squeezes
To assist with medical provisions to the Pro-Phase Squad and beyond, when appropriate, as directed by the Senior Academy Physiotherapist.
To provide and maintain up to date records of Screening Protocols as directed by the Senior Academy Physiotherapist and in conjunction with EPPP requirements.
To maintain accurate records of injuries and medical interventions on Club PMA.
To maintain and deliver up to date, comprehensive and accurate age specific (throughout the academy as directed by the Senior Academy Physiotherapist) injury audits at 6-weekly intervals
To undertake ad hoc duties and provide cover for other team responsibilities when required, in line with business needs
To maintain and update qualifications and CPD by both contributing to the clubs medical department in-service program and attending external course, in liaison with the Senior Academy Physiotherapy
To using effective communication to liaise with all appropriate staff in relation to the above listed responsibilities.
To respond to supporter enquiries in line with Reading Football Club Charter guidelines, maintaining professionalism and consistency at all times.

About The Candidate

The Successful candidate will hold a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, be registered with the HCPC and CSP, hold a current ITMMiF qualification (or ideally hold a current ATMMiF qualification). You will be willing to undertake Continued Professional Development, complete Safeguarding, and Equality Diversity & Inclusion Training

You will work variable hours dependent on the Academy training and games schedule, which will be identified in advance on the staff rota

About The Club

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships

Safeguarding Statement

Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations. Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group. Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks

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