Newport County AFC are looking to add to their medical team, with the addition of a new, full-time, Head Physiotherapist to work alongside the First Team Sports Scientist.
The main purpose of the role is in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of all First Team & Development players, as well as the provision of pitch-side first aid and injury prevention strategies.
Key responsibilities:
- To provide daily assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of first team & development players at Newport County AFC.
- To provide pitch-side medical cover for first team training sessions & development team games. To assist in the provision of emergency first aid during first team fixtures as required.
- To provide injury prevention strategies for first team & development team players, working alongside Sports Science and Coaches as required.
- To plan, implement, oversee, and review regular anthropometric measurements of first team players throughout the season.
- To liaise with the First Team Sports Scientist on the design and delivery of injury prevention & conditioning programs/strategies in line with the long-term physical objectives for first team and development players.
- Ensure all medical emergency equipment is audited on a weekly basis and serviced in line with manufactures standards.
- To ensure medical consumables are well stocked & lead on further developing existing relationships with external suppliers.
- To collate weekly, monthly, and yearly injury audits for first team & development players.
- Ensure all medical records are completed & stored in line with HCPC and CSP guidelines.
- Contribute to the CPD and development programme for staff within the Sports Science and Medicine department.
- All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.
Key requirements:
- Minimum of BSc. (Hons) in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC accredited practitioner.
- Qualification in the FA Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF) or equivalent.
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbally.
- Confident, self-motivated, and able to work independently under pressure.
- Ability to work collaboratively with players and staff.
- Sound knowledge of manual & soft tissue therapy skills, with experience of dealing with musculoskeletal injury as either a student or qualified practitioner.
- Sound knowledge of injury prevention methods and recovery strategies.
- Ability to educate, advise and motivate individuals.
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge of the current evidence-based practice in Sports Physiotherapy and implement this within practice.
- Candidates must be flexible and be willing to work hours as necessary to carry out their duties. This will include evening & weekend work as required.
Desirables:
- Experience of working in a professional sport setting advantageous but not essential.
- A full UK drivers’ licence and access to your own vehicle would be advantageous.
- An understanding of using Benchmark 54.
- An understanding of using the FA Anti-doping Whereabouts system.
Safeguarding Statement
Newport County AFC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared”. Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.
Equality & Diversity Statement
Note that we are seeking to diversify our workforce in particular by ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation and would encourage applications from these demographics. Newport County is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We will support staff from different backgrounds to create the best environment for us all to prosper together.
Applications
Should be made by email to the Head of Football Operations, chris.finn@newport-county.co.uk and should include:
- An up-to-date CV including details two references and all relevant qualifications and experience.
- A brief covering letter detailing why you are the right candidate for Newport County AFC. Please see the attached Job Description for further details regarding this role.