Reporting To: Head of Medical Performance

Direct Reports: Student Sports Therapist(s)

 

Role Purpose

 

Assist in the operational delivery of medical rehabilitation services within First Team training and matchdays, whilst minimising the impact of illness and injury.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Assist in the design and delivery of PVFC injury rehabilitation programmes for First Team MSK injuries.

Lead in the clinical management of the playing squad for illness and injuries.

Lead in the clinical preparation and first aid emergencies of the playing squad on training sessions and Home/Away matches.

Maintain a comprehensive, indexed database of note keeping in accordance with professional standards requirement.

Support / contribute to the club’s internal CPD programme.

Attend / chaperone players to appointments, injections, consultations and surgeries when required, as directed by the Head of Medical Performance.

Support the process of the club's protocol for concussion assessment and management.

Lead the cardiac screening protocol and ordering of consumables, as required.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. The successful candidate may be required to undertake additional tasks that are appropriate to the role, in order to support the evolving priorities and operational needs of the Club.

Essential Requirements

 

Undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation.

Registration with SST / STA / BASRaT.

Experience of working in a football environment.

Live ITMMiF certificate.

Desirable Qualifications

 

Enrolled onto postgraduate degree in a Sports Medicine related field.

Live ATMMiF certificate.

Additional Requirements

 

Enhanced DBS Check

Eligibility to work in the UK

Full, clean UK driving licence

Safeguarding Statement

Port Vale Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.