An exciting opportunity has arisen within the medical department at Stockport County Football Club (Academy). Reporting to the Head of Academy Medicine, this post is open to qualified Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, and Sports Rehabilitators.

The role will require the individual to assist in the medical management of both the U9-U16 academy players, including injury assessment, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies in line with evidence-based practice. Furthermore, the successful applicant will provide first aid cover for academy games as well as having opportunities to be involved in the Professional Development
Phase and B team fixtures.

We are looking for someone to be passionate about adolescent sports physio/therapy in football with a drive to develop your knowledge and expertise. In return you will be part of a new and progressive multi-disciplinary team with regular CPD opportunities and part of a developing football academy.

The normal place of work will be Stockport Sports Village, Woodley, Stockport. SK6 1QX. However, there is expectancy to work from time to time at our other training ground and match day facilities.

Essential:

• Qualified therapist with appropriate governing body registration (HCPC/CSP/ BASRAT/MSST)
• ITMMIF qualification or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to use a variety of communication tools. .
• Team player who can work well within an MDT of football coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists, and other medical practitioners.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• DBS check with children’s barred list check
• UK driving licence.
• Reliable and committed to working flexible hours.
• Good understanding of sporting injuries and commonly avoidable injuries.
• Understanding of current clinical guidelines and relevant legislation.
• Genuine team player
• High level of discretion maintaining strict confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Committed
• Flexible

Desirable:

• Knowledge of EPPP standards and working practices
• Experience of working in a football academy
• FA Safeguarding Children Qualification
• Recent and relevant professional experience in sports performance environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To co-ordinate and deliver therapy services for all players in both football education and academy.
• To co-ordinate and provide emergency match day cover for all U9 – 16 academy games and assist other age groups when needed.
• To accompany players to medical appointments, providing clinical handovers pre and post appointments.
• To assist the Academy Head of Medicine in co-ordinating screening for academy players.
• To take an active role in medical, MDT and planning meetings
• To plan and develop effective pre and rehabilitation programmes for players based on screening outcomes in line with the most up to date academic and clinical evidence across all age groups.
• To monitor the effectiveness of injury management principles through clinical injury audits.
• To ensure effective, appropriate communication of injury updates are provided to player, coaches and the wider MDT.
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times including the requirement to undertake other duties and responsibilities as required.
• To ensure all medical notes are up to date within 24 hours of treatment
• Manage and build relationships with all key stakeholders in line with the clubs values.