Organisation Derby County Football Club Salary Competitive salary, dependent on experience up to £40,000 per annum. Location Derby Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 4 August 2024 Job Description Lead Academy Physiotherapist
Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season, and is under the management of Head Coach Paul Warne. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.
Derby County Football Club are looking for experienced a physiotherapist to join our Academy Medical Team at our Category One Academy in the Professional Development Phase (PDP) as Lead Academy Physiotherapist.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the PDP Phase and lead in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the under U21s squad, providing matchday cover to the U21s, assisting with delivery across the wider PDP Phase (U18s) and supporting the YDP Phase Lead and their department where directed.
Supporting the Head of Academy Medicine and Physical Performance and the wider department in developing, organising, coordinating, and implementing screening, treatment, and rehabilitation programmes.
Strong organisation skills will be key in recording and storing medical information, including treatment plans, medication, and rehabilitation timeframes.
You will provide physiotherapy services to the Academy Players and be responsible for building and delivering a comprehensive and engaging physio education programme to multiple audiences such as Academy Players, staff, and parents/guardians.
Key Responsibilities:
•To be involved in all medical and health-related matters relating to all Academy players.
•To have an active role in assessing and treating players in the professional development phase. (PDP) and assisting with the U9-U16 age groups as required. This includes developing, organising and implementing treatment and rehabilitation programmes or any duties outlined in the APP or Handbook.
•To ensure the upkeep and security of the academy's medical records following audit and SOP requirements.
•To assist in completing and securing all medical insurance documentation relating to all academy players, including trialist/loan players.
•To ensure that details of all injuries suffered and subsequent rehabilitation are recorded within the Kitman or dictated notes system and provided to the League and the FA as required for national audit purposes.
•To record the progress and development of each Academy Player under the Academy Medicine and Physical Performance Programme (including the results of tests, full details of injuries, the treatment thereof, and the length and period of rehabilitation) in the Performance Review and Performance Clock.
•To assist the Head of Academy Medicine and Physical Performance, Senior Academy Physiotherapist and Academy Doctor in coordinating and implementing Fitness to Participate medicals for all new Academy players (Scholars, trialists loans, etc.), including completing all relevant documentation by parents/guardians.
•To assist other Academy Physiotherapists in organising and implementing evening treatment clinics for players aged 9 –16, tours and other required events.
•To assist in coordinating the medical screening for those Academy players as designated under the F.A / PFA sponsored scheme as part of the pre-signing medical.
•To assist with developing a pre-signing medical screening report on each player for the Board.
•Work closely with your age group MDT and communicate daily with the wider MDT.
•To assist in constructing injury profiles on all Academy players and actively implement injury prevention strategies with strength and conditioning/Performance staff.
•Monitor longitudinal trends such as weight, body fat, and composition and implement strategies to reach desirable levels for Academy players.
•To organise and deliver medical / health education programmes of training for all Academy players and staff. To coordinate and provide (where appropriate) health / medical education briefings for all Academy players’ parents/guardians
•To be involved in the organisation and conduction of “in service” medical training for Academy coaching and medical staff.
•To support and participate in all compliance and player-specific audits to ensure relevant and accurate information.
Personal characteristics and experience:
•Knowledge and experience of working in a professional sports performance setting
•Knowledge and experience in clinical professional sports performance work
•Documented CPD
•Post-graduate professional sports experience is desirable
•Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on one's own initiative
•Committed to high standards
•Resilient, self-motivated and driven
•A team player with the ability to carry out independent work
•Ability to work irregular and unsociable hours as required
Essential Qualifications
•BSc or MSc (pre-reg) degree in Physiotherapy
•Membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
•Membership to the Health Professions Council (HPC)
•FA Level 5 Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF) or equivalent (hold or willing to obtain as soon as possible)
Competitive salary, dependent on experience up to £40,000 per annum.
The role is full-time, working 35 hours per week. Due to the demands of a professional football environment, working evenings and weekends is required.
Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:
•We are proud of who we are and what we do
•We are positive, inspired and passionate
•We are ambitious and driven
•We are prepared, honest and humble
•We are the heartbeat of our community
•We are the club of opportunity
Derby County employee benefits include:
•25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
•Two complimentary staff season tickets
•Two complimentary staff away memberships
•20% discount at DCFC Megastore
•Company Pension with Aviva
•Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors
•Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts
•Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’
•Training and development opportunities
•Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust
•Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm
Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.
Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.