The Details:

• Full-time, 2-year contract.
• Based at Surrey Sports Park, GU2 7AD but will be required to travel nationally.
• Reports to the Medical Lead.
• Will be required to work regular weekends and some evenings.

The Responsibilities:

• To appropriately treat and rehabilitate injured players within the senior squad.
• Planning, documenting and delivering / co-ordinating individualised injury rehabilitation programmes.
• Work closely with coaches and other support staff to ensure the maintenance and/or return to fitness of injured players.
• Complete regular player screening and profiling to issue specific injury prevention education and rehab plans to players.
• Support the planning, documenting and delivering / co-ordinating individualised injury prevention programmes.
• Contribute as part of an inter-disciplinary sport science and medical team to facilitating world class player development and care.
• Within the rules of professional confidentiality liaise with athletes, coaches and other support staff.
• Maintain comprehensive medical notes utilising the RFU Kitman system.
• Attend the annual RFU medical immediate care in sport course.
• Promotion of anti-doping practices in line with IRB recommendations.

The Skills, Experience and Qualifications needed:

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy with 18 months post graduate experience
• Member of the BASRaT or SST
• Have completed MSK placement within a sports team setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Well organised and able to prioritise.
• Strong relationship builder.

Desirable

• Post graduate MSK experience within sports team
• Experience working in professional/elite sport
• Completion of the RFU ICIS course level 2/3
• Trained in Acupuncture

How to apply

Please provide a short covering letter and CV in one document.