Lead Soft Tissue Therapist

**Job Title: Lead Soft Tissue Therapist**

**Department: Medical**

**Reporting: Director of Player Health**

**Location: Training Ground - Jersey Road**

**Salary: Competitive**

Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

**Inclusion Statement**

**Safeguarding Statement**

**The Role of Lead Soft Tissue Therapist**

Brentford Football Club is enjoying the most exciting period in its history and we’re looking for an accomplished Soft Tissue Therapist to join our team.

Working within the Medical Department, alongside a multidisciplinary team of practitioners, this individual will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding soft-tissue therapy and associated modalities to our 1st Team and high potential senior Academy players. In addition, they will support in the development and delivery of relevant recovery modalities for the Club.

We are looking for a pro-active individual with a forward-thinking and problem-solving attitude, and who seeks to utilise their skills and experience to raise the levels of support offered to our players.

**Main Accountabilities**

**Training Ground**
- Support in the delivery of soft-tissue therapy to 1st Team and high-potential senior Academy players.
- Support doctors and physiotherapists in providing elite level injury prevention and rehabilitation treatments as required.
- Take a proactive role in the investigation of, and delivery of, players’ recovery modalities both on an individualised and squad-based level.
- Support in the upkeep of the training ground medical treatment space, including replenishment of consumables.
- Support in the maintenance and management of stock and equipment, including ordering of all medical supplies though key medical suppliers.

**Match Days**
- Provide pre-match soft-tissue therapy to 1st Team squad players as directed.
- Stay overnight at the team hotel on the evening prior to 1st Team matches and provide soft-tissue therapy to players as required.
- Support in ensuring that all equipment and consumables required for matches are checked, maintained/ordered and packed.
- Take an active role in post-match optimal recovery modalities for 1st Team players as needed.
- Take a lead role in the pre-match set-up of medical equipment at stadiums/venues as needed.

**Tours/Training Camps**
- Provide soft-tissue therapy to 1st Team and high potential senior Academy players on all UK and overseas tours.
- Take an active role in the provision of optimal recovery modalities for both training, matches and travel whilst on tour.
- Support in ensuring that all equipment and consumables required for tours/camps are checked, maintained/ordered and packed.

**General Medical Dept Accountabilities**
- Maintain up to date treatment records using the Kitman Labs/PMA medical records system.
- Ensure individual qualifications, training and CPD requirements are kept up to date and in line with any applicable regulations.
- Uphold the highest levels of vigilance with regards to cross-contamination between players, of equipment and consumables.
- To ensure that any concerns you observe, or are raised with you in your role, are shared with the Safeguarding Team through appropriate channels.

**Continued Professional Development**
- Take responsibility for personal continued professional development (CPD) and keep an up-to-date portfolio of achievements.
- Take an active role in delivering regular departmental CPD sessions for full
- and part-time medical staff.

**General Club Accountabilities**
- To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
- To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.
- To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.
- To actively embed equity, diversity and inclusion into the operations and strategy of your team, in line with our EDI strategy
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
- To keep confidential any information