About the role
We are seeking a First Team Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist for our Women's team, to assist in the provision of medical support services, delivering high-quality rehabilitation across the injury pathway, from initial presentation through to return to play, with a strong emphasis on pitch based, football specific conditioning and reintegration, supporting elite female footballers within a performance environment.
What you will be doing:
- Work in conjunction with the Physiotherapy & Medical Team for the programming and delivery for acute / mid / end stages of rehabilitation to all First Team Injured players.
- Collaboratively assist the Physiotherapy & Medical Team in the assessment and screening of injury diagnosis of 1st Team Players.
- Effectively assist in the screening and testing protocols that objectively assess players physical capabilities within a criteria-based rehabilitation.
- To chaperone players to off-site locations as and when required. This may include, but not limited to specialist appointments, surgical procedures, alternative therapies, physical testing locations etc.
- Take part in CPD and attend in-house CPD training.
- Liaise with key stakeholders regarding player availability and progress.
- Maintain contemporaneous medical notes to an excellent standard on the WPS (Women’s Performance System).
- Ensure high levels of professionalism and patient confidentiality.
- Any other duties that are reasonable and consistent with the nature of the job.
What we are looking for:
- BSc Degree Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy / Sports Rehabilitation
- Registration with appropriate governing body (CSP / HCPC / STT, BASRat)
- The FA Level 5 Emergency First Aid in Football (ATMMiF)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability and willingness to work unsociable hours, including weekends
- FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
- Exposure to multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in WSL / WSL2 working in Elite Sport (desirable)
- Post-graduate qualification in Sports Rehabilitation / S&C (desirable)
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
- Life Assurance Cover
- Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
- Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
- Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
- Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
- Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
- Will Writing Service for future planning
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
- Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
- Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
- Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts
How to Apply
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