Engagement: Casual Ad-Hoc

Contract: Zero hour contract

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

Working Arrangements: On site

In this role you will be 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 U7-U16s players, alongside the Academy Head of Medicine, including all aspects of medical screening, injury assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies in line with evidence-based practice.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Providing medical cover for training, rehabilitation and matches for the FP/YDP Phases (U7-16s).


• To communicate and liaise with full-time medical staff regarding the medical management of academy players.


• To carry out rehabilitation of academy players, in conjunction with the full-time medical staff.


• Completing early rehabilitation and management programs, injury prevention strategies and first aid / trauma management.


• Ensuring that comprehensive medical notes are completed within 24 hours of assessment or injury onset.


• To maintain all legal and professional qualifications in relation to their position within the club.


• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

Essential:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or equivalent degree

• Indemnity through professional registration

• FA Level 5 ATMMiF (preferred)

• FA Level 4 ITMMiF (accepted)

• Equivalent trauma course such as UEFA pitch-side trauma course or the RFU Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 3 course.

• Experience in an MSK setting

• Experience working in a professional sporting environment

• Effective and appropriate communication skills, verbal and written.

• Highest standards of professional and personal conduct.

• Proactive and engaging style with a can-do approach.

• Able to work independently, showing initiative and adapt to situations.

• Flexible approach and attitude to working hours.

• Long term commitment to working within a multidisciplinary medical team.

• Ability to travel across multiple sites and locations

• The ability to work a minimum of 3 in 4 weekends per month

• Availability for home and away fixtures throughout the season

• Hold a full UK driver’s license


• DBS/safeguarding clearance will be required for this role.