Academy Physiotherapist
Heart of Midlothian
Vacancy summary
- Salary:
£30,000 per annum plus excellent staff benefits - Location:
Heart of Midlothian Football Academy, Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS - Category:
Medical - Closing date:
October 7th - More info & apply:
See below
THE ROLE
Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Scottish Premiership Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. The Club are looking to recruit an Academy Physiotherapist to work within the Club’s forward-thinking and ambitious Performance Department. This a full- time position, 37.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly depending on the Academy training and fixture schedule which will include weekend and evening work.
The Academy Physiotherapist is responsible for the diagnosis and acute/long-term care associated with players musculoskeletal injuries within the boys’ and girls’ Academy. The role also involves providing pitch-side cover during Academy matches which normally take place at weekends.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of providing physiotherapy services within a professional sport environment and be passionate about working with and developing young athletes. In addition, the individual will have the ability to develop strong working relationships with a variety of groups including fellow practitioners, coaches, players and their parents.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide physiotherapy support to players during evening clinics including diagnosis, acute care/treatment and short to long-term rehabilitation from injury. This includes the design and delivery of both pitch and gym-based exercise programmes.
- Provide physiotherapy cover during selected academy match days including emergency on-pitch care and treatment to players when required.
- Liaise with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist and the Head of Academy Performance, to assess players health status and contribute to informed professional decision- making on players fitness and readiness to train and play.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Performance Department including doctors, sport scientists, nutritionists, psychologists and other specialists.
- Where appropriate be involved in conducting pre-signing player medical examinations.
- Maintain appropriate, current, legible and accurate medical records on the club’s AMS platform and ensure their confidential storage and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Liaise with external stakeholders to facilitate medical procedures taking place outside of the club e.g. hospital-based operations, consultations with medical experts and other such activities.
- Assist other members of the Performance Department with regular fitness testing and growth/maturation monitoring of academy players throughout each season.
- Facilitate and proactively contribute to applied research projects as directed by the Head of Performance.
- Any other reasonable activities as requested by the Lead Academy Physiotherapist or senior member of the Performance Department requested.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience of providing physiotherapy services within a full or part-time professional sport environment.
- Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- HCPC registered physiotherapist.
- Advanced pitch-side care qualification e.g. sportPROMOTE, SCRUMCAPS etc.
- Postgraduate qualification in Physiotherapy (Desirable).
- Able to evidence Legal right to work in the UK.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Conscientious and committed to attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to operate within a high-pressure working environment and put forward yourpoint of view.
- Confident IT user.
- Critical thinking and analytical mindset.
- Displays honesty, openness and an approachable demeanour.
- Committed to professional development.
- A high standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
HOW TO APPLY
If you think that you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above, please send a covering letter and CV to Recruitment@homplc.co.uk
The role will have regular contact with children, and it is therefore required by law to have a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland as a condition of employment.
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND FULLY COMMITTED TO THE SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE OF VULNERABLE GROUPS. HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN IS A LIVING WAGE ACCREDITED COMPANY.