Academy Physiotherapist (P/T or Casual Staff)

Place of Work: Foundation Park, Tannadice Park, RPC

Contract type: Casual Worker

Reporting to: Lead Academy Physiotherapist, Academy Director

Key Relationships: Lead Academy Coaches, Academy Coaches, All Academy Staff, Players & Parents

Salary: To be discussed

Purpose

Provide physiotherapy/sports therapy cover and treatment at matches and training as required

Main Responsibilities and Duties

The following Services and person specification will be necessary:

• Be a registered physiotherapist with a current licence to practice.
• Hold appropriate professional indemnity.
• Have proof of clearance from the relevant disclosure and barring service, primary care trust or equivalent organisation.
• Carry out duties in accordance with all relevant company policies and legislation including but not exclusively the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Club’s Code of Conduct.
• Attend select match-days (agreed in advance) to provide medical cover for any in-game injuries.
• Keep accurate, secure, and up to date records.
• Effectively communicate with the coaching staff regarding player injuries and fitness status.
• Attend training, development sessions, and/or medical meetings as required by senior management.
• Report to the Head of Medical & Performance when required.
• Ensure that on matchdays best practice, safeguarding and effective medical procedures are in place.
• Continuously look to identify opportunities to improve operations and practices on matchdays both in the short and long term.
• Act always with utmost good faith to the Club and its employees, and players.
• Devote full attention and ability to fulfil the duties required by the role on the days on which you provide your services.
• To maintain the quality-of-service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of all children within the academy.
• To be vigilant and support all safety and security operations within the academy.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist with current license to practice
• Must be able to achieve and maintain a current pitch-side first aid certificate issued by recognised body.
• HCPC registered or Society of Sports Therapist registered
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Committed to working evenings and weekends including training sessions, fixtures, and in-service training.
• Excellent communication skills specific to the age and stage of players and other relevant partners (e.g., parents, academy staff).
• Ability to relate to and understand young people, demonstrating personality and enthusiasm.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• PVG check to be completed before appointment.

Desirable:

• Further education in relevant field (e.g. degree, honours, additional courses).
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health course or equivalent.
• Additional skill set that can enhance other areas of the academy/club.