Academy Physiotherapist for a Premier League Team, England

Descripción

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy’s Performance Team at Watford
Football Club. We are currently looking to recruit an Academy Physiotherapist working within the
Professional Development Phase, reporting into the Senior Academy Physiotherapist.
Duties will involve a close working relationship with sport science in the planning and implementation
of a periodised strength and conditioning programme and when progressing rehabilitation plans; in
addition to organising and implementing strength and conditioning, movement analysis, treatment,
progressive rehabilitation, medical screening, and health/medical education programmes for our
Professional Development Phase (PDP) players.
The role will be based at the clubs training ground in London Colney and will include working all U18
games (home and away) and extend to cover of U23 games when required. Other duties include
working closely with the Academy Physiotherapist (U9-U16) to coordinate Casual Physiotherapists
covering U9-U16 training and matches every week.
The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic and hardworking, and
be flexible to the requirements of the position.
Applicants should ideally live local to Watford/London Colney or the surrounding areas and be UK/EU
residents or non-residents with a valid UK work permit.

Conditions:

Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: Academy Physiotherapist (PDP)
Salary: £21,000 - £24,000 Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Permanent Full Time
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: 12noon Monday 6 September

Requirements:

You must have:
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Membership of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Valid FA ITMMiF pitch-side emergency aid qualification
• Valid FA Safeguarding certificate
• Previous experience in the sporting domain, preferably with senior athletes
• Familiarity with Musculo-skeletal screening, movement analysis and correction of aberrant
motor patterns
• Competent in the prescription of strength and conditioning programmes
• An ability to build networks, obtain and manage important information which is of huge
importance
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel various locations due to the demands of the role

You would ideally have, but not vital:
• MSc Physiotherapy or working towards
• Valid FA ATMMiF or enrolled onto course
• Experience in a Senior Medical role within a club of a similar size, as is a comprehensive
understanding of the implications of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) legislation
• Knowledge of football medical programme requirements
• Must be able to communicate and interact with a wide range of staff
• Must have the ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
• Must have the ability to develop within the role, learn new skills and deal with change
• Must be highly organised and assertive with strong communication and time management
skills