First Team Sports Therapist / PhysiotherapistLiverpool FC

About the role

We are seeking a First Team Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist for our Women's team, to assist in the provision of medical support services, delivering high-quality rehabilitation across the injury pathway, from initial presentation through to return to play, with a strong emphasis on pitch based, football specific conditioning and reintegration, supporting elite female footballers within a performance environment. 

What you will be doing:

• Work in conjunction with the Physiotherapy & Medical Team for the programming and delivery for acute / mid / end stages of rehabilitation to all First Team Injured players.
• Collaboratively assist the Physiotherapy & Medical Team in the assessment and screening of injury diagnosis of 1st Team Players.
• Effectively assist in the screening and testing protocols that objectively assess players physical capabilities within a criteria-based rehabilitation. 
• To chaperone players to off-site locations as and when required. This may include, but not limited to specialist appointments, surgical procedures, alternative therapies, physical testing locations etc.
• Take part in CPD and attend in-house CPD training.
• Liaise with key stakeholders regarding player availability and progress.
• Maintain contemporaneous medical notes to an excellent standard on the WPS (Women’s Performance System).
• Ensure high levels of professionalism and patient confidentiality.
• Any other duties that are reasonable and consistent with the nature of the job.

What we are looking for:

• BSc Degree Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy / Sports Rehabilitation
• Registration with appropriate governing body (CSP / HCPC / STT, BASRat)
• The FA Level 5 Emergency First Aid in Football (ATMMiF)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability and willingness to work unsociable hours, including weekends
• FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
• Exposure to multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in WSL / WSL2 working in Elite Sport (desirable)
• Post-graduate qualification in Sports Rehabilitation / S&C (desirable)

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts