As the
Lead Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist
for the Women's team, you will oversee the medical care and rehabilitation of our players, ensuring they achieve peak performance. You'll provide pitch-side emergency aid, conduct thorough medical assessments, and collaborate with coaches and sport science staff. With a focus on continuous professional development and high standards of care, you'll play a crucial role in our team's success. If you're passionate about sports, flexible, and able to build excellent relationships with the players in your care, we want you on our team! Responsibilities
To lead the medical care of the Barnsley FC Women’s Team in line with the Club’s strategic objectives Manage and oversee the treatment and rehabilitation of injured players Engage in and deliver regular in-service training with our medical team Maintain medical notes in conjunction with CSP/HCPC standards using our notes system Participate and contribute to all Women’s Team Meetings Provide pitch-side emergency first aid for Women’s games/training Management of the Women’s injured players Provide high quality evidence-based assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for all injured players using a range of equipment and facilities (gym and pitch based) Work as part of the MDT to monitor and manage injured players' training and progressions Complete appropriate objective measures before passing players fit to train/referring on to sport science Liaise with the appropriate coaches and sport science regarding player availability and rehabilitation processes Liaise with the club Doctor/Head of Medical about matters regarding ill/injured players and ensure approval is gained prior to arranging further investigations Maintain an injury audit and present monthly findings to the Head of Medical/appropriate coaching staff Provide an annual medical screen to all players and create injury prevention plans based on these findings Provide appropriate injury prevention exercises to those with previous injuries or medical screening issues Ensure all medical equipment is in working order/in-date Liaise with consultants, arrange scans/appointments, and escort players to appointments where necessary Engage in CPD activities organized by the Club and other providers This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is also required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the lead physiotherapist or any other senior leader/director within the club, appropriate to the level of the post Personal Specification
The ideal candidate will be: Effective at preparing, planning, and implementing workloads and schedules A hardworking and enthusiastic individual committed to achieving agreed objectives Proactive decision maker with excellent communication skills Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work and maintaining standards Receptive to feedback about own behavior, strengths, and areas for improvement Displays a high level of confidentiality Flexible and willing to learn Understands Health & Safety principles and practices Adheres to protocol and respects confidentiality in all matters, protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 Consistently demonstrates high standards of professionalism Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people Always respectful of others and behaves in a non-discriminatory manner as per the Equality Act 2010 Skills and Experience
Competent in the use of IT software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience of working within professional football or other sporting environments Qualifications
BSc or MSc pre-registration in Physiotherapy or Sport Therapy Must have full and in-date registration with the Chartered Physiotherapist (CSP), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or Society of Sports Therapists (SST) EMFAiF or EFAiF (Emergency First Aid in Football) qualification or higher FA Safeguarding Qualification FA Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football Fixed term contract until the 1st May.
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Lead Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist
for the Women's team, you will oversee the medical care and rehabilitation of our players, ensuring they achieve peak performance. You'll provide pitch-side emergency aid, conduct thorough medical assessments, and collaborate with coaches and sport science staff. With a focus on continuous professional development and high standards of care, you'll play a crucial role in our team's success. If you're passionate about sports, flexible, and able to build excellent relationships with the players in your care, we want you on our team! Responsibilities
To lead the medical care of the Barnsley FC Women’s Team in line with the Club’s strategic objectives Manage and oversee the treatment and rehabilitation of injured players Engage in and deliver regular in-service training with our medical team Maintain medical notes in conjunction with CSP/HCPC standards using our notes system Participate and contribute to all Women’s Team Meetings Provide pitch-side emergency first aid for Women’s games/training Management of the Women’s injured players Provide high quality evidence-based assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for all injured players using a range of equipment and facilities (gym and pitch based) Work as part of the MDT to monitor and manage injured players' training and progressions Complete appropriate objective measures before passing players fit to train/referring on to sport science Liaise with the appropriate coaches and sport science regarding player availability and rehabilitation processes Liaise with the club Doctor/Head of Medical about matters regarding ill/injured players and ensure approval is gained prior to arranging further investigations Maintain an injury audit and present monthly findings to the Head of Medical/appropriate coaching staff Provide an annual medical screen to all players and create injury prevention plans based on these findings Provide appropriate injury prevention exercises to those with previous injuries or medical screening issues Ensure all medical equipment is in working order/in-date Liaise with consultants, arrange scans/appointments, and escort players to appointments where necessary Engage in CPD activities organized by the Club and other providers This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is also required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the lead physiotherapist or any other senior leader/director within the club, appropriate to the level of the post Personal Specification
The ideal candidate will be: Effective at preparing, planning, and implementing workloads and schedules A hardworking and enthusiastic individual committed to achieving agreed objectives Proactive decision maker with excellent communication skills Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work and maintaining standards Receptive to feedback about own behavior, strengths, and areas for improvement Displays a high level of confidentiality Flexible and willing to learn Understands Health & Safety principles and practices Adheres to protocol and respects confidentiality in all matters, protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 Consistently demonstrates high standards of professionalism Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people Always respectful of others and behaves in a non-discriminatory manner as per the Equality Act 2010 Skills and Experience
Competent in the use of IT software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience of working within professional football or other sporting environments Qualifications
BSc or MSc pre-registration in Physiotherapy or Sport Therapy Must have full and in-date registration with the Chartered Physiotherapist (CSP), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or Society of Sports Therapists (SST) EMFAiF or EFAiF (Emergency First Aid in Football) qualification or higher FA Safeguarding Qualification FA Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football Fixed term contract until the 1st May.
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