We are excited to be searching for a pool of Casual Physios who will support the delivery of the Women's England Talent Pathway Future Lionesses Goalkeeping Centres by providing an excellent medical service to players attending the sessions.
We are advertising these positions across various areas of the county. As part of your application form, you will be able to specify where you wish to cover if successful:
- Northumbria
- Essex
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Plymouth
- Nottingham
- Sheffield
- Gloucestershire
- Mary's Twickenham
- Chichester
- West Riding
What You'll Do?
- Lead the delivery of proactive medical and related services at the Future Lionesses Goalkeeping Centres as required.
- Support the acute injury management of players in the Centre in line with department frameworks.
- Lead on emergency action planning and intervening with appropriate medical provision.
- Ensure clear communication of player status to coaching staff and other multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members at each session.
- Keep physiotherapy records of all consultations, ensuring records are confidential and secure via an Athlete Management System.
- Effectively capture, record, and utilize data to support player management.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with Goalkeeping Coaches and performance support staff to ensure an effective multi-disciplinary approach to delivery.
- Ability to review and adapt processes to fit the programme demand.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with players, parents, coaching staff, and key stakeholders (such as Talent Technical Coaches and Club Coaches)
- Develop and uphold strong communication channels with Coach Development Officers, FA Goalkeeping Pathway Lead and FA staff.
- Maintain relevant and in-date qualifications including FA DBS and FA Safeguarding Children qualification.
- Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
What You'll Need?Essentially for the role:Qualifications:
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered or equivalent.
- Member of the CSP or equivalent.
- Current ITMMiF or ATMMIF qualification (equivalent courses may be considered)
- Hold the appropriate indemnity insurance for elite sport and working with children.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to work evenings.
- Good planning and prioritisation skills.
Beneficial to also have:Qualifications:
- FA Safeguarding Course Qualification.
- FA Enhanced DBS clearance.
Experience:
- Experience as a therapist in elite/youth sports.
- Experience working pitch side and management of acute injuries.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the women's game and the Women's England Talent Pathway.
- Strong evidence-based physiotherapy delivery skills.
Technical Skills:
- Outstanding ability to communicate and build relationships with players, staff, and wider groups of stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and utilize data related to athlete health and physical performance.
- Experience utilizing Athlete Management Systems, and Microsoft operating systems.
- Track record of successfully integrating into an MDT of staff.
What's in it for you?We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.