Senior Physiotherapist

Organisation: Great Britain Canoeing

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Bisham Abbey with attendance at International Events and training camps.

Type of contract: Part-time

Job Description

Is to lead the provision of physiotherapy services to Canoeing’s Flat Water Racing Olympic squad athletes through the Olympic cycle to London 2012,  working within a multi-disciplinary team (including both medical and coaching staff) to ensure the needs of the athletes are met.

This is a hands-on role involving the treatment of athletes on a weekly basis at Bisham Abbey, at International events and possibly training camps. In particular:

To lead the provision of physiotherapy services both domestically and abroad to meet the training and competition needs of elite senior athletes, co-ordinating additional support as necessary. British Canoeing operates from 2 High Performance Centres one at Bisham Abbey (kayak squad) and one at the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham (canoe squad). The role will require close liaison with the senior physiotherapists in Nottingham 

To personally deliver World Class physiotherapy treatment. There will be a requirement  to attend International events and overseas training camps

To be an integral part of a World Class medical network that strives to consistently improve the physical wellbeing of the athletes

To develop and deliver both proactive and reactive strategies for injury management

To work with coaches and other support staff to improve the physical & mental preparation of the athlete. This will involve working with other physiotherapists at Bisham, providing mentoring as required.

The successful candidate will have

• Significant level of experience (min 8 years) of working within the high pressured environment of elite sport in a national team environment
• worked within a multi disciplinary team for typically 2 Olympic cycles and delivered support at 2 Olympic Games as well as a number of  World Championships
• Excellent communication and management skills and be forward thinking regarding the integration of physiotherapy and other services to support the elite athlete.

How to apply

Submission of CV
To: Mrs W Blackman, GB canoeing, The Elms, National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG12 2LU. Email: wendy.blackman@gbcanoeing.org.uk

Closing date: 12/01/2009

Interview dates:

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