Physiotherapist - England Women

PURPOSE

To provide high quality Physiotherapy support to England Women’s Cricket. This role will require extensive UK based and international travel. The nature of the role necessitates working irregular hours in line with the requirements of the England Women’s team.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.

Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.

Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.

Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for ensuring the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy and player support
• You are passionate about working with a team to solve problems
• You enjoy being adaptable and having a varied work programme including overseas travel where required

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Delivering high quality physiotherapy and rehabilitation support to England centrally contracted players (and pathway players as required) under the direction of the National Lead for Physiotherapy.
• To support the delivery of the strategy for player availability under the direction of the National Lead for Physiotherapy and the clinical lead (lead physician).
• To support the delivery of specific performance projects and initiatives across physiotherapy and science and medicine in collaboration with the National Lead for Physiotherapy and the Head of Science and Medicine.
• To work collaboratively with the women’s professional domestic game and franchise teams to ensure joined up player care.
• Collaborate with the England Women’s Team Doctors, Strength and Conditioning Coach and other MDT members, to ensure injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes are designed and delivered as effectively as possible.
• To contribute to a culture of working within the Science and Medicine team that is inclusive, joined up and encourages high levels of effective team working and communication.
• Work closely with the Strength and Conditioning team to support the delivery of effective processes regarding workload planning and management.
• To support the wellbeing team in identification and delivery of any wellbeing matters

YOU’LL HAVE

• Extensive experience of working in professional team sport, preferably within Cricket.
• A track record of excellent team working attributes including high levels of communication.
• Significant understanding of the needs of elite professional cricketers
• High-quality physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation skills.
• Effective diagnostic/clinical decision-making skills.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP).
• Current Advanced Trauma Management and Emergency Care accreditation.
• High standards of personal and professional integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Full Driver’s license.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Holiday - 25 days a year
• Volunteering – 2 days a year
• Pension - Non-contributory 8% pension
• Private medical insurance
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Long-term sickness insurance
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Unmind – free and confidential access to a wellbeing app to help you manage your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
• People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

How to Apply

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