Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours Location: Sheffield United Academy & Sheffield Hallam Sports Park Line Manager: Head of Women's Football / Club Doctor Rate of Pay: Dependent on Experience Post Reference: SUW092024-FTP Sheffield United Women are seeking a highly motivated and experienced physiotherapist to join our dedicated medical team and play a leading role in the success of our Women's First Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of all player injuries, ensuring a swift and effective return to play. Role Responsibilities: Fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of all injuries. Whilst also providing support and learning to all other medical staff across Women's Football. Lead on the development of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapist relating to Women's Football, using all available resources including the latest research and collaboration with clinical specialists. Lead on the multi-disciplinary approach of working within the 'Human Performance' area of Women's Football, that includes close links to all areas of the business. Leading on all player injuries/illnesses in consultation with the wider MDT and medical team. Provide medical cover for all Home & Away fixtures. Liaising with and managing appropriate pitch side personal, including Physiotherapists, Paramedics and opposition medical staff. Record, and continuously maintain medical records befitting of the CSP standard, whilst completing Women's Football wide clinical audits, ensuring standards are being met. Lead on the training, development and day-to-day management of all Physiotherapists and Sports Therapists. Lead on the auditing of the medical department, ensuring that the Club is consistently meeting the licence and regulations it is bound by. Lead on the Clubs Health Partner scheme, ensuring all players are appropriately registered, and processes are followed. Provide strategic oversight to the Head of Women's Football and Technical Board as and when required relating to medical audits and player updates. Work with the Head of Women's Football in managing the Club's medical budget, and forecast spend. Be available for occasional 'out-of-hours' responsibilities, including medicals, consultations etc. Lead on the medical process relating to new signings, ensuring the appropriate procedures are followed. Oversee weekly medical clinics for 1st team players, as and when required. Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of high-level injury rehabilitation and pitch side first aid care. Work closely with the 1st Team Physical Performance Coach, and other relevant staff, to ensure optimum rehabilitation and progression of injuries. Deliver, maintain and analyse weekly screening of all 1st team players. Maintain all legal and professional qualifications relating to your position within the Club. Observe, monitor and react to the ever-changing world of sports medicine, keeping up to date with all current research developments. Attend and professionally engage in the internal emergency aid staff CPD programme. Any other reasonable requests as directed by management. Club Wide Responsibilities: Ensure completion of any mandatory training required for the role, including internal club training around Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk. To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda. To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all. To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing. About The Candidate Essential Criteria for the role: BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy Valid HCPC and CSP Registration Experience of working within an Elite Sports Profession Pitch Side Trauma Management qualification (ATMMiF) To hold an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service Good interpersonal skills Experience of field-based sports rehabilitation Excellent organisational skills A strong motivator, with high enthusiasm Dedicated to continuous professional growth. About The Club Eligibility for Employment in the UK In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received. Equality and Diversity Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at [email protected] Safer Recruitment Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link: sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy