Academy Physiotherapist (Professional Development Phase)

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Full time
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
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Job offered by: Stoke City Football Club
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Academy Physiotherapist (Professional Development Phase)

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Stoke City Football Club Salary:

Competitive Location:

Stoke on Trent Contract type:

Permanent (Full time) Closing date:

24 January 2025 Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for an Academy Physiotherapist to support its Academy Medical operations primarily based at Clayton Wood Training Ground.

The successful applicant will report to the Academy Director and the Academy Medical Lead and will be responsible for providing physiotherapy services to all players in the Academy, primarily focusing on the U21 and U18 age groups, as well as promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of all Academy players. Main Responsibilities: Liaising with the Academy Director and Academy Medical Lead with information on injured players. Providing training and games cover for U21 and U18s as well as assisting with U16-U9 as required. Provide accurate assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all academy players. Assisting with implementing and coordinating screening and prehabilitation programmes for all players. Liaising with the First Team Head Physiotherapist and Head of Medical, assisting where required. Creating a structured rehabilitation program for injured players, with pertinent objective markers to ensure safe progression. Assist with player screening on match day +2 and +3. Producing availability reports for each age group within the Academy to ensure appropriate medical information is collected for the medical departments monthly injury audit. Ensuring all Cardiac Screening takes place in line with EPPP guidelines. Ensuring the relevant medical equipment is monitored, checked and ordered, within the required budget. Liaising with injured players’ parents/guardians on injury status if required. Working with the casual Academy Physiotherapists to ensure appropriate injury prevention strategies are adopted. Working with the Sports Science department to implement effective testing in age appropriate medical and physical screening, anthropometric assessments, physiological and fitness testing, movement and posture/functioning screening, and predictive maturation measurement. Partake and lead on CPD events at the club. Key Skills, Experiences and Qualifications: Chartered Physiotherapist. (Essential) HCPC and CSP registered. (Essential) ATMMiF qualification, or equivalent. (Essential) Experience in working with young elite athletes, creating and managing programmes to facilitate their long term athletic development. An MSc in a relevant area, or working towards. IT skills to include a high level of competence using Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint. Full, clean driving licence is desirable. The position will be offered on a full time basis, with the successful applicant available to work evenings and weekends when required. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing. How to apply:

To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be obtained via our website

here

along with your CV and a covering letter, to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG or email to stokejobs@stokecityfc.com quoting ‘ACPHYS2501SCFCW’ in the subject line. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources Department on 01782 592227 for an application form. Closing date for applications is Friday 24th January 2025. Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy which can be found at

here . The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.

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