Vacancy: First Team Junior Physiotherapist

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·26 July 2023

Vacancy: First Team Junior Physiotherapist

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An exciting job opportunity has arisen at Leeds United Football Club for a Junior Physiotherapist based at our fabulous training ground in Wetherby, West Yorkshire.

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The Junior Physiotherapist will assist and support the First Team Physiotherapists to provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programs to players in the First Team

Contribute towards the implementation of the Physiotherapy Programme.
Liaise with the Head of Medicine and Performance on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of players.
To devise individual programmes as and when required to ensure all players maximise their performance and undertake screening of playing squad during the season
Manage and carry out all aspects of medical practice including assessments, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by the first team players, analysing and designing the safest and quickest strategy to ensure a full return to training
To ensure all aspects of the role are bound to professional confidentiality
Deliver individualised rehabilitation programs and return to fitness protocols for players in the First Team
Collaborate with the first team medical and performance staff in relation to all aspects of injury prevention, player performance and rehabilitation of first team players
Ensure first team players are compliant with all medical and anti-doping guidelines, rules and regulations of governing bodies
Provide match day cover for First Team games as required.
Support the First Team Injury Audit.
Keep up to date medical injuries on all injuries and to update all files and administration as required by all governing bodies and regulatory bodies including internal databases
Ensure appropriate medical records and their confidential storage are kept up to date including recording of injuries, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation sessions and record on medical database
Work as part of the matchday medical team in preparing players for the game and provide emergency first aid care as and when required
Ensure all medical equipment and supplies are fully stocked and replenished at all times both within the medical base and also at training and on match days at all venues
To ensure the medical department staff are compliant with EFL & FA’s guidelines at all times including the qualifications of all staff in all teams
Work with the Club Doctor to develop a staff development programme that supports the development of all staff within the department
Responsible for overseeing housekeeping of all designated areas, and kept to a high-standard including players tunnel, changing rooms and medical room

Undertake appropriate professional development to keep ahead of best practice Operational Responsibilities:

Working autonomously to an agreed level and in the best interests of the First Team
Forging positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to benefit the Club
Championing all Club policy through ensuring best practice in areas such as safeguarding, health and safety and equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the coaching department
Living the values of the Club and championing our culture to help deliver the First Team performance plan and ultimately the vision of the Club
Championing innovative and emerging best practice through accessing internal and external sources of expertise to help contribute to ongoing personal development and the overall First Team programme
Engaging in the First Team staff development programme and attending all CPD events
Participating in all external CPD to ensure compliance with PL, EFL and NGB standards Essential qualifications:

BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy
Registered physiotherapist member of the HCPC and CSP
FA ITTMiF/ATMMiF qualification
FA Safeguarding children certificate
DBS check with children’s barred list check
UK Driving License Desirable qualifications:

Postgraduate level education in related areas eg. Sports rehab/S&C/SpSci/Nutrition/

Essential experience:

Experience of working in physiotherapy
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to support player development Desirable experience:

Experience of working in a football clubs or sporting environments

Ideal knowledge we look for in team members include:

Understands the current professional football culture and landscape
Understands how a long-term, holistic development programme is structured
Understands the function of each facet in a multi-disciplinary team in the First Team
Possesses a demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding policy and best practice
Possesses a strong awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion

Ideal skills we look for in team members include:

Creates positive learning environments
Communicates using a variety of methods
Able to justify and reflect on their practice and beliefs
Builds positive relationships with the players, staff and all stakeholders
Demonstrates outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
Competent with modern technologies that support the performance of their duties Ideal characteristics we look for in team members include:

Inspires others and is a positive role model
Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily
Demands high standards and has an attention to detail
Takes a long-term view of player development and align with the First Team approach to winning
Able to work in a high-profile environment with regular media coverage and public interest
Is responsible and acts in the best interests of the First Team and Club
Is open minded, innovative, and willing to explore new ideas/concepts
Enjoys facing challenges and have the resilience and resourcefulness to see complex tasks through
Is proactive and able to identify and mitigate risks
Is a collaborator and relishes the opportunity to work alongside others to overcome challenges and achieve goals
Willing to share their knowledge experience as part of a community of practice
Able to work with players, staff and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds, and cultures
Committed to personal development and continuous improvement
Possesses a strong work ethic and are motivated to be the best they can be
Able to promote the positive image of the Academy and the Club EQUALITY & DIVERSITY: As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Leeds United is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. SAFEGUARDING & RECRUITMENT: Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of 'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.