Gillingham FC is seeking a part-time therapist to cover match days for the Youth Development and Foundation phases of our academy.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide pitch-side first aid and acute injury management of Foundation and Youth Phase Academy players on match days.


• Complete emergency medical checks prior to matches and report any issues to the Head of Sports Science & Medicine or Academy Manager immediately.


• Record all match day injuries and treatment delivered utilising PMA. Report all significant injuries to the Head of Academy


• Sports Science & Medicine in accordance with Gillingham Football Club Academy policy.


• Refer injured players for additional assessment/treatment (e.g. A&E, GP, club doctor) as appropriate.


• Complete clear and concise SOAP notes for each assessment and treatment in accordance with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/other governing body.


• Provide reports to the Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine and relevant coaches on the player’s ongoing treatment and rehabilitation and estimated return to play date.


• To work within and uphold all academy policies and best practise guidelines including safeguarding, health and safety, recruitment, equality and codes of conduct.


• Maintain qualifications to the minimum standard as required by the FA regulations: FA EMFAIF or ITMMIF; FA Safeguarding Children Certificate; FA DBS check & all CPD as indicated by the CSP and HCPC Regulations.

Competencies

• Must be able to commit to Saturdays and Sundays at home and away games (Canterbury training venue and local opposition in Southeast England).


• Willingness to work unsociable hours (weekends).


• Ability to build and maintain local relationships.


• Be able to work as part of a team and independently.


• Competent with Microsoft Office Package.


• Dedication to self-improvement and personal development.

Requirements:

• BSc/MSc Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation.


• HCPC/BASRaT/Society of Sports Therapists registration.


• An excellent understanding of acute injury management and physiotherapy in sport.


• Minimum FA Level 3 Emergency Medical First Aid in Football (EMFAIF).


• Full UK driving license.

Desirable

• FA Intermediate Trauma and Medical Management in Football (ITMMIF).The club can support the attainment of this course for the right candidate.


• FA Safeguarding Certification.


• FA Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest certificates


• Experience working within elite sport - preferably football.

How to apply

Please send a CV and covering letter to email.