Morecambe Football Club are looking for a Head Physiotherapist, on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) basis to lead, manage and coordinate medical services for all the first-team players.
The Head Physiotherapist will work along with other Sports Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to develop and deliver injury prevention strategies, and deliver rehab to injured players to help maximise player performance, enhance recovery and reduce the likelihood of injuries within the first team. Working cross-department and Academy to ensure ongoing and aligned development of medical and performance provision. Given the unique demands that come with elite football, the role requires professionalism and considerable flexibility.
Job Description & Person Specification
Department: Football
Reports to: First Team Manager
Contract: Full time, permanent
Hours of work: 37.5 hours, flexible in line with demands of the role including evening, weekend and bank-holidays
Remuneration & Holiday entitlement: Competitive, consummate to experience. 28 days per annum inclusive of Bank Holidays
Key internal relationships: First Team Manager, First Team Staff, All players, Director of Football Operations, Academy Manager, Senior Academy Physiotherapist, Club Secretary
Purpose of the role:
* To lead, manage and align all medical and performance support services to deliver maximum impact.
* Responsible for providing the highest possible standard of medical and performance services to first team players and to oversee Academy and development players.
* Working cross-department and Academy to ensure ongoing and aligned development of medical and performance provision.
* Given the unique demands that come with elite football, the role requires professionalism and considerable flexibility.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Provide physiotherapy services to first team players ensuring the delivery of accurate/effective assessments and diagnosis of injuries.
* Implement injury prevention strategies in conjunction with other medical staff.
* Be responsible for pre-training management of players, including strapping, taping and administration of treatments, as required.
* Directly line manage the Club Doctor, First Team Physiotherapist and all other members of the medical and performance staff to optimise player medical care and performance.
* Deliver individual and squad-based injury prevention programmes based on screening, past medical history, and injury trends.
* Examine and assess all new players, prior to signing for the Club.
* Implement strategies to maximise player performance on the football field from a medical perspective.
* To communicate injury status, rehabilitation strategies and return to training projections to the first team management.
* Arrange consultations with medical personnel and any relevant investigation related to an injury in conjunction with the Club Doctor.
* Maintain comprehensive, accurate, reliable, and confidential medical records for all professional players.
* To conduct an audit of injuries and provide Board-level reports.
* To ensure all medical supplies and equipment are fully stocked, replenished and secured as required.
* Review and manage the medical and performance budget, working within set parameters.
* Emergency and pitch-side assessment and treatment of players during training and matches, ensuring coordination of a 7-day a week treatment and rehabilitation service.
* In conjunction with the Football Secretary, be responsible for the FA Whereabouts Anti-Doping system and schedule.
* Manage and submit weekly doping control schedules, ensuring compliance is always met regardless of the circumstances.
* Responsible for the administration of the PL Players Medical Insurance scheme in conjunction with the Football Secretary and Head of Finance.
* Prepare, implement and update the Clubs’ Emergency Action Plan.
* Complete and submit all medical related returns, questionnaires and surveys to the football authorities as requested.
* Be involved in clinical governance and maintain professional registration.
* Complete all administrative tasks relevant to the position.
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience -ESSENTIAL requirements:
* Possess a BSc Hons Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent.
* Be ATMMiF qualified with DBS Clearance.
* Possess a valid driving licence.
* An understanding of sports science and medicine, up-to-date understanding of evidence-based medicine and a love of football.
* Previous experience in this role within a 1st Team professional football environment.
* Be a member of The Health and Care Professions Council.
Personal Qualities & Skills:
* Interpersonal skills – must be a consistent team performer and able to forge excellent working relationships.
* Have a polite and courteous manner and a personable approach.
* Enthusiastic and forward thinking.
* Can offer solutions to problems, using initiative and common sense.
* Willing to work in high pressure situations.
* Confident, positive and happy speaking/interacting with people.
* Be organised and have good time management skills.
* Reliable and dependable at all times.
* Honest, reliable and trustworthy.
Safeguarding:
* To have due regard for safeguarding and child protection policies, including the welfare of children and young people.
* All Employees are subject to DBS checks.
* To behave in an inclusive and respectful way, representing the positive EDI values of the Club at all times.
Other:
* A willingness to learn and develop as an individual through CPD.
* Applicants must be over the age of 18.
The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Morecambe FC policies and procedures. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care, following the Club’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR & Senior Safeguarding Manager. The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst employees, Employee and customers. The above Role Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
About The Candidate
Essential Qualifications Required:
* BSc Hons Physiotherapy Degree
* ATMMiF Qualified
* Valid driving licence
* Member of The Health and Care Professions Council
About The Club
* To have due regard for safeguarding and child protection policies, including the welfare of children and young people.
* All Employees are subject to DBS checks.
* To behave in an inclusive and respectful way, representing the positive EDI values of the Club at all times.
* A willingness to learn and develop as an individual through CPD.
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