DEPARTMENT: Medical Department
REPORTS TO: Head of Medical
LOCATION: cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, NN5 5BG
REMIT:
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified physiotherapist to join an elite sporting environment to lead the injury management, rehabilitation provision and performance enhancement of Transition players in the Senior squad.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core
- Lead on Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute injuries of Transition group players.
- Detailed planning of day-day maintenance management of all Transition group players alongside comprehensive rehab plans for injured players.
- To contribute to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of senior squad players as is required.
- Active contribution to the development and delivery of return-to-play strategies for injured players.
- To provide matchday medical cover pitchside as is required.
- To provide medical cover in all training situations as is required.
- Appropriate organisation of medical equipment for training and matchday.
- To travel with team as is required and whilst doing so, to contribute towards the collective effort preparing the team for competition.
- Detailed and timely communication & collaboration with all members of the Performance and coaching group regarding the management of playing staff.
- Consistent communication with external medical teams to ensure continuity of management for Saints players out on loan.
- Provide day-day support to other members of the medical team regarding injury/rehabilitation matters.
- Contribute fully to department housekeeping.
- Maintenance of accurate medical records in accordance with CSP & HCPC regulations.
- To work with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist to deliver detailed and thorough integration of Transition group players from Junior to Senior Academy and into Full-time environment.
CPD & Development
- Assist with and contribute to in-house CPD, stay up to date with current best practice. Look for opportunities to conduct novel research with performance impact outcome for Northampton Saints.
- To contribute to weekly planning meeting for medical staff.
- To contribute to Student supervision within the department as is required.
- To contribute to regular in-house pitchside medical management & extrication training.
- Maintain own PhICIS qualification.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Essential Skills:
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
- Registration with HCPC/CSP.
- PHICIS level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced disclosure check.
- Current and valid driving licence.
- Experience of managing injuries in a sporting context.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A strong desire to learn and develop your own practice.
Desirable Skills:
- Have attained or are working towards post-graduate qualifications in either Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, or a related field.
- Experience of rehabilitating athletes in a professional sports environment.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please complete our application form here: Apply for Transition Group Physiotherapist role here.
Closing date: Thursday 23 May 2024 – the role may close sooner if there is a high volume of applications.
Northampton Saints is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from a fully diverse range of candidates, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
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