Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 16th August 2024

This post is expected to involve contributing significantly to both the Medical and Sports Science departments to optimise the availability and enhance the long-term athletic development of Nottingham Forest Academy players through optimal service provision in the medical department. The role will require the individual to assist in the medical management, co-ordination and supervision of the of the B Team players, alongside the Academy Head of Medicine and Academy Doctor, including all aspects of medical screening, injury assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies in line with evidence-based practice. To assist the Academy Head of Medicine in the day-to-day running of the medical department, working as a mentor for the junior staff.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Access to high street and gym discounts.


• Discount within our Club shop.


• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Management of Injuries:

• To primarily work with the B Team squad providing physiotherapy services.


• To lead on the treatment and management of injuries sustained to all players in the B Team squad, working closely with the performance staff to co-ordinate and deliver evidence and performance-based rehab programmes.


• To standardise the management of injuries by assisting in the development and structure of injury rehabilitation protocols and philosophy.


• To monitor the effectiveness of injury management principles through clinical injury audits and training availability.


• To ensure effective, appropriate and through communication of injury updates are provided to the player, coaching staff and other relevant staff members.


• To assist the Academy Head of Medicine and other Academy clinicians in the provision of physiotherapy services across all age groups and to help oversee the use of part time physiotherapists and sports therapists in their provision of medical care to all players in the Academy.

Injury Prevention:

• To provide musculoskeletal screening/profiling for all Academy players and integrate this with the Club medical records.


• To lead the musculoskeletal screening/profiling for all PDP players and assist with the process for all Academy players and integrate this with the Club medical records.


• To work alongside the performance staff in order to deliver individualised effective injury prevention strategies in both individual and group sessions.


• To liaise effectively with the Academy coaching staff on a daily basis in order to keep them informed of players’ availability for Academy matches and training.


• To work alongside the performance staff in order to deliver first class recovery and injury prevention strategies to all players both immediately after games and on recovery days.


• To ensure all players are educated on the importance of recovery, health and athletic development.

Medical Consultations:

• To assist the Head of Academy Medicine in escalating clinical cases for imaging and/or consultant referrals.


• To accompany players to medical consultations at short notice either in this country or abroad. Ensuring best practice is followed at all times and ensuring the player receives optimal care and advice, providing clinical handovers pre and post appointment.


• To assist the Academy Doctor and Academy Head of Medicine in co-ordinating the cardiac screening for the PDP squads in line with FA regulations.


• To manage the FA whereabouts schedule for the PDP squads and assist with the education of players regarding their anti-doping responsibilities.

Medical Provision at Matches/Training Sessions/Tours:

• To provide physiotherapy match day cover for all B Team games and assist other age groups when needed.


• To organise and implement the medical provision for all training camps for the B Team squad as required.


• To ensure all medical equipment and procedures are regularly reviewed and maintained at the training ground and at all training and match venues under the guidance of the Academy Head of Medicine.

Management Responsibilities:

• To take an active role in all medical meetings, MDT meetings and other planning meetings.


• To take a mentoring role within the department, working as a mentor for junior physiotherapists and being pro-active with assisting CPD for the part time physiotherapists.


• To assist in the production of an injury audit on a monthly and annual basis for the Academy and feedback to provide accountability for the department and actively seek to follow best practice.


• To ensure appointments are made for consultations and appropriate travel arrangements made for all Academy players as required, ensuring the 1st Team Medical Department are notified in advance to manage the Club’s Health Partners insurance scheme.

CPD:

• To assist with delivery and organisation of in-service training sessions in conjunction with the Academy Head of Medicine, including the creation of a CPD department pathway to ensure the on-going development of knowledge and skills.


• To take responsibility for continued professional development to ensure regular attendance of appropriate courses, conferences and keep an up to date file is maintained of CPD achievements, feeding back any relevant learning points to the department.

Professional Standards:

• To produce daily reports of injured development players, ensuring all medical notes are up to date within 24 hours of treatment and in line with CSP core standards.


• To ensure all medical documents are maintained in line with information governance principles.


• To work with the Safeguarding team to highlight cases for attention through the appropriate channels as required and ensure all relevant training qualifications are maintained.


• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times, including the requirement to undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.


• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the charity, Club and its personnel.


• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies.


• To support Nottingham Forest FC in their aims and objectives at all times.


• To represent Nottingham Forest FC in a professional manner at all times.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy


• MSc (Hons) in a sports related subject


• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)


• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP)


• Valid FA Level 5 ATMMiF Qualification or a recognised equivalent


• Indemnity through professional registration to £5 million liability


• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience as a Physiotherapist


• 5 years experience of working within elite sport, ideally football


• Evidence of an up to date CPD portfolio