What will you be doing?
As a Casual Physiotherapist, you will be supporting our ever-expanding games programme by providing pitch-side first aid cover for Academy games and training sessions, providing care for 9-16 year old Academy players. This work will mainly be based at weekends and can be on Saturday or Sundays both in Southampton or at various venues/training grounds in the South of England and Wales. We also have several games every month which are scheduled on weekday evenings which provide more opportunities for work.
You will help with the assessment and treatment of injuries and provide medical cover for training and match sessions. Work closely with Academy Physiotherapists, Sports Scientists, and coaches to ensure best methods of Academy player physical and mental development are achieved.
You’ll be based at our elite Staplewood Training Ground in Marchwood, Southampton. Free parking is provided.
Is this you?
If you have previous experience in providing physiotherapy sessions/treatment in a sports environment and for youth athletes, then you’ll know what it takes. You have good communication skills so you can communicate medical feedback to players, parents and Academy staff. You’re pro-active and very organised, and have a passion for physically developing athletes.
Essential Qualifications:
- CSP/HCPC registered;
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
Essential Skills:
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Good understanding of musculoskeletal assessment and ability to clinically reason.
- Ability to travel to venues within the Southampton area (away match travel will normally be provided by the club.)
- Knowledge of Emergency Aid - Ideally ITTMiF or ATTMiF qualification desirable.
How this benefits you…
If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
- A competitive session rate.
- Opportunity to work for a successful medical department.
- Working in an environment with strong core values.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Working with likeminded individuals.