Sports Therapist, Physiotherapist​/Rehabilitator; Casual

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Casual, Zero Hour Contract

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

In this role you will be contributing significantly to both the Medical and Sports Science departments to optimise the availability and enhance the long-term athletic development of Nottingham Forest Academy players through optimal service provision in the medical department. The role will require the individual to assist in the medical management, co-ordination and supervision of the U7-U16s players, alongside the Academy Head of Medicine, including all aspects of medical screening, injury assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies in line with evidence-based practice.

• Providing medical cover for training, rehabilitation and matches for the FP/YDP Phases (U7-16s).
• To communicate and liaise with full-time medical staff regarding the medical management of academy players.
• To carry out rehabilitation of academy players, in conjunction with the full-time medical staff.
• Completing early rehabilitation and management programs, injury prevention strategies and first aid / trauma management.
• Ensuring that comprehensive medical notes are completed within 24 hours of assessment or injury onset.
• To maintain all legal and professional qualifications in relation to their position within the club.
• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities.

Essential:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or equivalent degree
• Indemnity through professional registration
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF (preferred)
• FA Level 4 ITMMiF (accepted)
• Equivalent trauma course such as UEFA pitch-side trauma course or the RFU Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 3 course.
• Experience in an MSK setting
• Experience working in a professional sporting environment
• Effective and appropriate communication skills, verbal and written
• Highest standards of professional and personal conduct
• Proactive and engaging style with a can-do approach
• Able to work independently, showing initiative and adapt to situations
• Flexible approach and attitude to working hours
• Long term commitment to working within a multidisciplinary medical team
• Ability to travel across multiple sites and locations
• The ability to work a minimum of 3 in 4 weekends per month
• Availability for home and away fixtures throughout the season
• Hold a full UK driver’s license
• DBS/safeguarding clearance will be required for this role.

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