England Programmes & Match Official Physiotherapist & Medical Coordinator
Rugby Football League
We are the Rugby Football League – the national governing body for Rugby League in Great Britain and Ireland. We are committed to developing and growing Rugby League at all levels.
- Posted
- 3 Sep 2024
- Status
- Full Time
- Location
- England
- Closing date
- 24 Sep 2024
We believe that Rugby League is more than a sport. It is a cultural identity, a passion, a way of life, and a practical force for good in communities. Its history is one of determination to succeed against the odds, to fight discrimination and intolerance, and to be an honest and authentic sport, which cares enough to make a difference to its fans, their families, and our communities. Since 1895, we have delivered a sport that delights fans across the country. We are proud of who we are, the value we add to sport and society, and the difference we make, together.
Rugby League has, at the start of 2023, agreed a new corporate strategy and undergone a significant governance restructure, which includes the creation of a new entity, RL Commercial. The realignment enables the focus of the RFL to be on developing and growing the grassroots game, driving participation, performance of the England teams, and independently regulating the sport. Whilst working closely alongside RL Commercial, the RFL is dedicated to continuing to be a high performing national governing body. In addition, in 2022, Rugby League announced a long-term strategic partnership with a global leader in the sports and entertainment industry, IMG-Endeavour Group, the sport is now poised to take advantage of an array of exciting opportunities.
The RFL recognises the enhanced creativity, performance, and legitimacy of an organisation that embraces and celebrates diversity, and we are actively striving to realise these benefits at executive level and beyond. We recognise that to fully deliver on our mission and be true to our guiding principles, we must be representative of the communities which we serve. We have committed to achieving gender parity and greater diversity within the RFL, and strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from under-represented sections of the community, whether based on sex, gender, race, disability, sexuality, lower socio-economic groups, or other characteristics. We would be pleased to discuss our culture and commitments with any interested individuals.
The Rugby Football League (RFL) are looking for a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced physiotherapist to work within the England Performance Unit (EPU) and Match Officials department. Within the EPU, the role will involve physiotherapy provision for training camps and international matches, with a strong emphasis on the continuity of care for athletes across the season. In addition, service development and medical governance within the EPU will be a key part of the role, working within a science, medicine and performance support team, who are actively involved in undertaking and implementing scientific research. Within the Match Officials department, the role will involve leading the physiotherapy and strength and conditioning provision for full-time match officials. Due to the nature of the role the position will involve flexible weekend and evening working to meet the demands.
Principal duties will include:
• Provide physiotherapy cover during camps, training and matches for; Men’s Knights, Women’s Senior and Knights, England Wheelchair, DiSE, England Academy and other England and RFL programmes as required.
• Lead the physiotherapy and strength and conditioning provision for full-time match officials.
• Manage sessional physiotherapists where programme clashes occur
• Ensure the injury and fitness status of all England programmes players are known, recorded and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the injury and fitness status of all match officials are known, recorded and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide in-person and remote physiotherapy support and injury management where required to England Women and England Wheelchair outside of camps, training and matches.
• To lead, manage and maintain contemporaneous medical records regarding assessments, treatment and screening of players and full-time match officials.
• To lead the medical multidisciplinary team meetings for England Women and England Wheelchair players, communicating effectively with all stakeholders on relevant outcomes.
• To communicate effectively with England programme staff, prior to and following all camps, training and matches regarding injuries, treatment plans and fitness to play.
• Work collaboratively with other EPU staff and the EPU Science, Medicine and Performance support team.
• To develop strong professional relationships and communication channels with club medical and coaching staff, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and logistics of the Mandatory Medical Equipment (MME) and other medical supplies across all England programmes.
• Undertake and support relevant research projects as required.
• Work collaboratively with EPU Medical Officer, Business Support team and other stakeholders to implement and maintain strong medical governance across all England Programmes
• Support the development of RFL medical policy and practice, including contributing to RFL committees and CPD as required.
• Stay up to date with the latest research and medical findings within physiotherapy and sports medicine.
To be considered for this role, you must be:
• Fully Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration with no restrictions on license to practice
• Valid IMMOFP pre-hospital trauma course (or equivalent) or prepared to complete course upon acceptance of position
• Be comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to meet the demands of the role
• Previous experience working within a professional team sport/sports environment
• Experience of demonstrating excellent organisational and time management skills, dealing with competing demands
• Experience of working within a professional team sport/sports environment
How to Apply
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