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Role Summary: To assist in the planning and co-ordination of the delivery of the physiotherapy service to the junior and senior academy. The Academy Physiotherapist/Therapist will be evaluated in conjunction with key performance indicators and targets agreed between the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, the Academy Manager, and the Medical Performance Manager. This role will be required to work flexibly with regular evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the Academy and Regional Age Grade set up.
Key Relationships:
* Medical Performance Manager
* Academy Rugby Staff
* Academy and RAG Players
Key Responsibilities:
* To provide necessary and appropriate physiotherapy treatment, rehabilitation and injury reduction strategies for the senior academy players and the junior academy programme in consultation with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist.
* Assist in the planning and co-ordination of the weekly timetable and player availability for the academy programme & pathway in conjunction with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, Academy Strength and Conditioning coach, Academy Rugby Coaches and the Academy Manager.
* To help develop an injury prevention curriculum in conjunction with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, for the Ospreys age grade pathway.
* Provide match day medical cover for RAG 18’S, RAG 18’s Women, and Development Team games as required and undertake such pre-game preparation, treatment, first aid and recovery strategies deemed necessary.
* To keep accurate and up to date records of individual and team medical issues.
* To comply with the WRU’s minimum criteria regarding medical facilities and personnel for players and trauma care equipment.
* Continue to develop knowledge and expertise relevant to the role of Academy Physiotherapist/Therapist through the use of appropriate CPD and peer support.
Experience: Minimum requirement BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy.
Skills & Qualifications:
* To remain trained and appropriately qualified in the WRU’s Pre Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Pitch Side Trauma Care minimum standards.
* To maintain a professional license to practice and fulfil all professional requirements as requested by the professional regulation body.
* Planning and Organising.
* Building Relationships.
* Written and Verbal Communication.
* Team Work.
* Curiosity and the ability to learn.
* Strong self-awareness and Professionalism.
* Knowledge of rugby Academy/Regional Age Grade set ups.
How to apply
If interested, please contact Chris Towers (Head of Medical at Ospreys Rugby) for an informal chat before applying: chris.towers@ospreysrugby.com
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