Academy Physiotherapist
Charlton Athletic Football Club
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, south-east London, which compete in EFL League One. Their home ground is The Valley, where the club have played since 1919.
- Posted
- 3 May 2023
- Status
- Full Time
- Location
- England
- Closing date
- 30 Jun 2023
Key Responsibilities:
As an Academy Physiotherapist, you will assist our Lead Academy Physiotherapist with the academy medical provision of our U17 to U21s. The successful applicant must demonstrate good understanding of musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation and evidence informed clinical reasoning, appropriate to the specific athlete population. As part of our department philosophy, we strive to create an elite environment for our athletes through achieving excellent clinical standards in our practice, candidates must demonstrate evidence of their ability to critically appraise relevant literature in sports and exercise medicine.
The successful candidate will be expected to design, implement, and critically evaluate prehabilitation and injury management provisions based on current literature. As part of the multidisciplinary team, appreciation of key links between different departments and effective communication to all stakeholders are key elements of the daily running of the programme.
This opportunity is ideal for physiotherapists, who are passionate in developing a successful career in an elite football environment. We would like to highlight the CPD programme within our department which emphasises an evidence-based approach, clinical support, and career development.
Education/Qualifications/Training:
- BSc degree in Physiotherapy (E)
- Registration with appropriate governing body (HCPC/CSP) (E)
- FA Level 5 First Aid or equivalent (ATMMiF) (E)
- UKSCA/CSCS (D)
- Experience working in elite sport (D)
Additional Information:
- This a full time role that includes work on weekends and evenings (negotiable);
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK;
- Charlton Athletic FC is committed to following relevant health & safety regulations and all members of staff are expected to be fully aware and adhere to, at all times, the Club’s H&S and fire safety procedures;
- Charlton Athletic Football Club are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment;
- CAFC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, color, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Safeguarding:
Charlton Athletic Football Club are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful candidate may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post, as all cases are mediated individually according to the nature of the role and the information provided.
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