Academy Physiotherapist (U9-U16)

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.