Organisation Derby County Football Club Salary Competitive salary, dependent on experience, up to £30,000 per annum. Location Derby Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 4 August 2024 Job Description 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 a physiotherapist to join our Academy Medical Team at our Category One Academy in the Youth Development and Foundation Phases as an Academy Physiotherapist.
The successful candidate will lead the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the Youth Development Phases (YDP) and Foundation Phase (FP), support the PDP Phase and the department where directed and provide match day cover where required.
In addition, you will assist the Head of Academy Medicine and Physical Performance in developing, organizing, coordinating, and implementing the treatment and rehabilitation, medical screening, and medical / health education programmes for the 9-23-year-old academy players—or any other duties as part of the Academy Performance Plan (APP).
Key Responsibilities:
•To be involved in all medical and health-related matters relating to all Academy players, specifically U9-U16.
•To assist in assessing and treating Academy players under direction where required. This includes developing, organising, and implementing treatment and rehabilitation programmes, especially for U9-U16.
•To ensure the upkeep and security of the academy's medical records.
•To assist in completing and securing all medical insurance documentation relating to the 9 - 16 years of age Academy players, including trialist players, through liaising with the Head of Academy Medicine and Physical Performance.
•To ensure that details of all injuries suffered by Academy Players and rehabilitation are recorded and provided to the League and the FA so that the national audit of injury and rehabilitation may be maintained.
•To record the progress and development of each Academy Player under the 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 and Academy Doctor in coordinating and implementing Fitness to Participate medicals for all new Academy players, including completing all relevant documentation by parents/guardians.
•To assist in coordinating the medical screening for those Academy players (in close conjunction with the Head of Academy Medicine and Physical Performance as designated under the F.A / PFA sponsored scheme as part of the pre-signing medical. This will involve close liaison with the Head of Academy Medicine and Physical Performance, Team Doctors, and the relevant Consultants / Specialists. Then, the results will be interpreted, and the board will receive a pre-signing medical screening report on each player.
•Communicate daily with your age group MDT and the wider MDT.
•To assist in constructing injury profiles on all Academy players and actively implement injury prevention strategies in the form of “pre-habilitation”.
•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 all audits for compliance and player reviews. Along with any other relevant administration required by the Head of the Academy of Medicine and Physical Performance.
Personal characteristics and experience:
•Knowledge and experience of working in a professional sports performance setting is preferred
•Knowledge and experience in clinical professional sports performance work is preferred
•Documented CPD
•Post-graduate professional sports experience is desirable
•Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on one's 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
•Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
•Membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
•Membership to the Health Professions Council (HPC)
•ATMMiF qualification or be working towards, or equivalent
Competitive salary, dependent on experience, up to £30,000 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.