Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Job title

Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Department

Academy Medical Department

Based at

Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, BB6 8BA. However, flexibility regarding location is required.

Reports to

Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine

Responsible for

Work placements and students as and when required

Hours of work

37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include regular evening and weekend work.

Contractual status

Permanent

1. Job purpose

To provide medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to all U18 players on a daily basis and assist with the management of the U9-U16s Academy players’ treatment and rehabilitation as and when required.

2. Duties and responsibilities

• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all players, promoting their well-being needs whilst maintaining professional boundaries;

• To lead and provide medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to all U18 players;
• To assist in the medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of all academy players as required;
• To provide match day cover as required;
• To maintain up to date medical records in line with industry and audit standards;
• To organise scans and external treatment as required;
• To liaise with parents and coaches on a regular basis;
• To ensure all written evidence is up to date in line with EPPP requirements;
• To create external links as required;
• To maintain an up to date CPD portfolio;
• Ensure best practice is followed at all times and players are receiving optimal advice;
• To assist and lead departmental in-service training as and when required;
• To assist in the education of players in relation to terms of injury prevention, injury care, post-match recovery and drug awareness;
• To assist in the collection and evaluation of daily physio screens and wellness data;
• To assist with the cool down, strength, movement re-training and stretching sessions with squads or groups of players as required by the department; and
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine.

3. Skills required

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to work independently;
• Good communication with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Good listening skills (particularly pastorally for players);
• Good level of analytical skills;
• Competent use of key IT programmes including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as key online systems;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Be innovative with the progression of the department;
• To maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times;
• Ability to perform group and individual presentations; and
• The ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.