Lead U21/Senior Academy Physiotherapist at Reading FC in England | Jobs4football

EnglandFull time

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March 21, 2023

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Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality evidence based medical support service to all players in the academy with a primary responsibility of delivering the day to day medical support service to the U21 playing squad.

Accountabilities:

To lead and manage, in conjunction with the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine (HASSM), the provision of physiotherapy / medical services to all players in the academy with primary responsibility for the U21 squad. To have a close working relationship with the

First Team medical department to ensure effective communication with the transition of players into the 1st team environment.

To liaise effectively with the academy coaching staff, on a daily basis, in order to keep them informed of player’s availability for academy matches and training.

To lead the delivery of the RFC injury risk reduction programme to the U21 squad in alignment with current evidence and departmental principles, in both group and individual settings.

To manage, in conjunction with the HASSM, the day to day operation of the Academy Medical department with management of the medical department staff.

To support the Academy medical team as required in attending player medical/specialist appointments.

To assist in coordinating pitch-side medical and trauma provisions (Doctors, Paramedics, stretcher bearer team) for U9-U21 fixtures, in conjunction with the HASSM.

To provide pitch side trauma cover at U21s fixtures primarily and as required at Academy fixtures.

To maintain and co-ordinate up-to-date cardiac screening for all U21 squad players in compliance with FA/EFL/PL requirements, in liaison with HASSM.

To lead, implement and follow clubs U21 player screening and monitoring protocols on daily, weekly and yearly basis, e.g. medical screening and squeezes

To assist with medical provisions to the U9-U18 squads and beyond as directed by the HASSM, when appropriate

To provide accurate assessment and diagnoses of all academy injuries.

To provide, log and develop high quality evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation of U21 and Academy players.

To provide and maintain up to date records of Screening Protocols as directed by HASSM and in conjunction with EPPP requirements.

To maintain accurate records of injuries and medical interventions on the Clubs PMA system.

To maintain and deliver up to date, comprehensive and accurate age specific (throughout the academy as directed by HASSM) injury audits at 6-weekly intervals.

To maintain and update qualifications and CPD by both contributing to the clubs medical department in-service program and attending external course, in liaison with the HASSM

To attend department, Multidisciplinary, phase specific meetings as directed by HASSM.

To perform any other duties as requested by Head Physiotherapist, Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine, and Academy Manager.

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