An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club, on a casual basis. We are looking for a physiotherapist to be part of a forward-thinking medical team providing first aid and trauma assistance at training sessions and matches for Academy players, aged between six and 16.

You may be required to attend evenings and weekends and be prepared to travel to various locations depending on fixtures. In addition, you will be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development events.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic and hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.

Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit, and ideally have experience working within a similar role.

Essential:

• Degree qualification in physiotherapy/sports therapy/sports rehabilitation


• FA ITMMiF first aid qualification


• Valid FA Safeguarding certificate (or working towards)


• Ability to work weekends, evenings and unsociable hours


• Valid full UK driving licence due to the driving requirement of the role, between all sites and other stadiums


• Understanding of the club’s commitment to EDI & Safeguarding

The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this position.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within elite sport


• FA ATMMiF first aid qualification (or enrolled onto a course), with commitment to attend a yearly reaccreditation


• UKAD Clean Sport Advisor certificate