Sports Therapist

**Engagement**: Casual Ad-Hoc

**Contract**: Zero hour contract

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

**Working Arrangements**: On site

**Closing Date For Applications**:29th April 2024

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**:

- To co-ordinate and deliver physiotherapy services for the U7-U16s age groups.
- To lead on the treatment and management of injuries sustained to all players in the U9-U16s, working closely with the performance staff to co-ordinate and deliver evidence and performance-based rehab programmes.
- To standardise the management of injuries by assisting in the development and structure of injury rehabilitation protocols and philosophy.
- To monitor the effectiveness of injury management principles through clinical injury audits and training availability.
- To ensure effective, appropriate and thorough communication of injury updates are provided to the player, coaching staff and other relevant staff members.
- To assist the Academy Head of Medicine and Academy Physiotherapist in the provision of physiotherapy services across all age groups and to oversee the use of part time physiotherapists and sports therapists in their provision of medical care to all players in the Academy
- To provide musculoskeletal screening/profiling for all Academy players and integrate this with the Club medical records.
- To lead the musculoskeletal screening/profiling for all U9-U16s players and assist with the process for all Academy players and integrate this with the Club medical records.
- To assist and co-ordinate the pre-signing medical assessments of all Academy players and trialists as required including the writing of formalised pre-signing medical reports.
- To co-ordinate and provide emergency matchday cover for all U7-U16s Academy games and assist other age groups when needed.
- To take an active role in all medical meetings, MDT meetings and other planning meetings

**Skills, Experience and Knowledge**:
**Essential**:

- Qualified Therapist with appropriate governing body registration (HCPC/CSP/BASRAT/MSST)
- ITMMiF qualification or equivalent
- Safeguarding children certificate
- DBS check with children’s barred list check
- UK driving license
- Experience of working in a football Academy
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to support player development
- Understands the current Academy system and professional football culture and landscape
- Possesses an applied knowledge of EPPP standards and working practices
- Understands how a long-term, holistic development programme is structured
- Understands the function of each facet in a multi-disciplinary team in an Academy
- Possesses a demonstrable knowledge of health and safety policy and best practice
- Possesses a demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding policy and best practice
- Possesses a strong awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion

**Desirable**:

- ATMMiF qualification or equivalent
- MSc in relevant field
- FT experience working in sport
- UKSCA/strength and conditioning qualifications
- Previous playing experience

**Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion**-
**Our Commitment to Safeguarding**
- As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment._
- An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the EFL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment._