To work with the U18s MDT & squad: responsible for the assessment of injuries, gym, and pitch-based rehabilitation, as well as match day cover.
To work alongside wider department (i.e., physical development) to provide optimal transition from rehabilitation into the technical programme, as well as impacting the players individual development programmes to ensure robustness
To demonstrate and deliver expert technical assessment and diagnostic skills ensuring individualised and relevant treatment plans
Be responsible for ensuring individual responsibility to maintain detailed records of all actions in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures (i.e., medical notes)
Be compliant with all professional, clinical, and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes
Drive the development and delivery of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy provision
To keep up to date with clinical, scientific, and technical innovations, attending meetings, courses and seminars as required, to maintain the highest level of player care
Ensure departmental individual qualifications, training and CPD requirements are kept up to date and in line with any applicable regulations
Meet the standards and code of conducts set by the CSP and HCPC
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including physical development coaches, technical and performance analysis staff to optimise player physical development, health, and performance
Provide feedback to the Head of Academy Physiotherapy on U18 physiotherapy provision, including weekly/monthly age-group injury reports
Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the performance department that includes close links to all areas of the Club
To assist the Head of Academy Physiotherapy with Leadership & Management tasks such as scheduling and games cover organisation for the Pre-Academy.
Carry out any other reasonable management requests (i.e., projects and CPD)
General
Follow all Club Policies, such as Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption & Bribery and GDPR.
Adhere to a strict Code of Confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Swansea City Football Club and its operation
Make suggestions to improve the working environment and contribute to positive employee relations within your area of work and Swansea City Football Club as a whole
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work
Comply with all aspects of the Swansea City Football Club Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, to enable the Company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety
Ensure effective communication within your work team and across Swansea City whilst actively offering support and guidance, as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy
1st Aid Qualified (FA Level 5 ATMMiF) (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
Registration with respective governing body (e.g., HCPC, Society of Sports Therapy)
DBS check undertaken
Desirable
FA Safeguarding Children
Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Essential
A minimum of 2-3 years post BSc qualification experience
Experience of working with adolescents within a sporting environment
Good understanding of paediatric injuries and management
Good clinical reasoning Good in working well in a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of medical services
Good range of treatment and rehabilitation skills
Experience of using data & medical management systems to ensure the secure and efficient storage of data & confidential information
Experience of working in pressurised situations and to deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and IT skills
Ability to adapt and change at short notice
Desirable
Experience of using the PMA system
Knowledge of the EPPP and audit (ASA) process
Attitude/Behaviours
Proactive mentality
Thinks ahead with a “can do” attitude
Generates innovative ideas
Works well in a cognitively diverse performance department
Loyal and committed
Ability to adapt quickly
Strong team ethos
Personal Qualities
Takes pride in ensuring a high quality of work
Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks