WREXHAM AFC: Casual Academy Physiotherapist

JOB PURPOSE

The Women's and U19 Lead Physiotherapist will be responsible for developing and delivering a first class Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation service; to help maximise player performance and enhance recovery.

• Assess injuries sustained by Wrexham AFC Women's & U19 players.
• Create and deliver effective, suitable treatment and rehabilitation programmes for injured players.
• Report and provide feedback to the teams Manager / Coach regarding progress of injured players and management of fit players.
• To assist with the management of all recovery strategies post training and fixtures.
• Work closely with the Women's & U19 Strength & Conditioning coach to develop and implement the effective delivery of pre-hab strategies and strength & conditioning programmes.
• To lead pre-season screening and collection of in season data.
• Provide weekly, monthly and seasonal reports of player's injury status and squad availability to team managers.
• Maintain and collect data on all player injuries.
• Ensure player documentation, medical records, medical notes etc are recorded and maintained to meet professional standards for Wrexham AFC Women and U19 players.
• Ensure necessary scans and consultant appointments are booked in appropriate time in addition to travelling with players to medical appointments and dealing with medical insurance documents as required.
• To provide pitch side cover during training along with Home and Away matches as required in addition to pitch side cover for match officials and spectators.
• Attend CPD and training sessions on behalf of the club as and when requested.   

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility and 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.
• To comply with all aspects of the Club's Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (or academic equivalent of higher degree).
• Must be registered/eligible for registration  with and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Must be registered /eligible for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• A valid sports trauma injury / first aid / pitch side qualification..
• Previous experience working in a similar role in football, or full-time sport environment including experience in managing and co-ordinating the delivery of injury diagnosis, treatment and performance strategies (elite sport a preference).
• Extensive clinical assessment and treatment skills with a sound understanding of rehabilitation process.
• Maintenance on contemporary, legible and appropriate medical records, audits, registers and their confidential storage using appropriate software (including experience and knowledge of GPS data and relevant to rehabilitation and training.)
• The role will involve working weekdays, weekends and some evenings according to match and training schedules.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION - SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with players, MDT and coaches in a calm and professional manner.
• A flexible approach to working hours and job role.
• Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptability to changing environment at short notice.
• Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards.
• Evidence of being a strong team player and ability to provide and receive feedback.
• Proficient knowledge of football, both tactically and technically.
• Be innovative with progression of the department.
• An outgoing and confident personality, with good interpersonal and social skills to motive the MDT team.
• Able to work using own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Hands on approach, with a 'can do' attitude.

CLUB VALUES

Code of Conduct  

Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club.  Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone's freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following 'protected characteristics': Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.  

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome 'entry level' applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.  

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority. 

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed.    As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant's suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.   Potential applicants need to check on the government website ) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.