Professional Development Phase Physiotherapist U18s Organisation Wolves Salary Competitive Location Wolverhampton Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 9 May 2024 Job Description We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the country’s most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black Country’s most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back amongst football’s elite. In the past six years we have celebrated promotion to the Premier League, back-to-back 7th placed finishes and a Europa League quarter-final campaign. Now, we will be competing in the Premier League for a sixth successive season.But at Wolves it is all about what we will do, not what we have done. We don’t simply look to the future, we seize it.We take seriously our commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and to ensuring that Wolves is free from discrimination and harassment.Job purposeAs PDP U18s Physiotherapist you will lead on the medical provision for the U18 academy squad. This role may involve work with the U21 and first team as required by the needs of the Club, particularly at high intensity workload periods. As a result, this role will contribute to the success and achievement of the academy programme. A key component of this role is the ability strive for excellence to ensure that the optimal service is provided for all academy players and the medical department.Key responsibilitiesMANAGEMENT OF INJURIESLead the provision of physiotherapy services to all players in the U18 Academy squadSupport PDP rehabilitation players including players who return from Loan clubs.Implement evidence-based practice and utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills during the rehabilitation process.Demonstrate effective communication with all Academy MDT staff members at all times, providing information regarding player injury status and rehabilitation progress where appropriate.Ensure the management of injuries effectively meets its commitments to the players, coaches and senior management through clinical audit and accurate documentation. INJURY PREVENTIONLiaise with all MDT members on a daily basis in order to effectively communicate individual player availability and readiness to train.Work alongside the Academy Sport Scientists and Athletic Development Coaches in order to develop and implement effective injury prevention and pre-habilitation strategies across the U18 squad.Support with and deliver daily injury prevention strategies for all U18 players. Assist with the planning and implementation of the evidence based musculoskeletal screening/profiling of all players on a regular basis throughout the season.Ensure all U18 squad players have an individualised injury prevention programmes that are focused on addressing relevant injury risk factors.Ensure the delivery of injury prevention strategies effectively meets its commitment to the players, coaches and senior management through clinical appraisal and an evidence-based approach. MEDICAL PROVISION AT MATCHES/TOURSWorking with the U18 MDT to ensure appropriate physiotherapy match day cover and advanced medical care for all U18 squad fixtures and support other academy games when required.Ensure adequate support is present at all U18 Squad fixtures and training sessions to maintain standards set out in MEAP.Ensure all medical equipment and MEAP procedures are regularly reviewed and maintained at the training ground in line with EPPP criteria.Support with medical provision for all PDP squad training camps. PRE-SIGNING MEDICALS/MEDICAL CONSULTATIONSPlay an active role within the pre-signing medical of U18 squad players liaising closely with the Head of Academy Sport Science and Medical + Academy Doctors.When necessary, accompany players to medical consultations at short notice (either in this country or abroad), ensuring the player receives optimal care and advice at all times.DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIESTake an active role providing mentorship to YDP, FDP and Part time staff.Ensure that the Academy Performance Plan is regularly reviewed and updated to maintain EPPP category one status.Take a key role in implementing Academy Medical Department CPD sessionsEnsure all key administrative tasks are completed and appropriately managed:Review the EPPP document three times a year and review/update KPI targets.Support with the Ultralinq online system for all cardiac screensReview and update relevant Academy EAPs along with the Head of Academy Sport Science and Medical and Academy Doctor – annually.Input all medical notes onto the KitmanLabs system within 24 hours of completion.Complete monthly development targets focused on service development and continued professional development.Take an active role in the development of the medical aspect of the KitmanLabs system.Lead on the U18 Squad FA Wherabouts daily, with full responsibility for its accurate completion. DEPARTMENT STRATEGYTake an active role as the Academy Medical Department strives to be regarded as a high performing departmentContribute to the Medical Department strategy through;- attendance at strategic planning meetings and contributing actively- formulating designated project plans and getting these approved- leading on designated projects, ensuring milestones are met, giving regular progress reports to stakeholders- supporting other team members with their projects- implementing outcomes of projects across the PDP/YDP CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Take responsibility for continued professional development and keeping an up to date portfolio of achievements.Strive to advance working practices both within the Medical Department, and in the wider sports physiotherapy setting by promoting and performing clinical research.General responsibilitiesCompliance with Club policiesCompliance with the Club’s health and safety proceduresCompliance with the Club’s safeguarding policiesTo promote the Club’s valuesTo work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the ClubTo undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expectedTo maintain professional conduct at all timesBe an ambassador of the W.O.L.V.E.S culture and philosophySafeguardingThis role involves working with children and/or adults at risk in a Regulated Activity (or in close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people. Ensure the well-being of Academy players at all times liaising with the Club’s Head of Safeguarding on all safeguarding related matters.Key relationshipsHead of Academy Sport Science and MedicalHead of Academy CoachingAcademy ManagerU18 Head CoachLead Academy DoctorFirst Team DoctorAcademy Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (U23s)Head of High PerformanceFirst Team Head PhysiotherapistScope of jobFlexibility in this role is essential – ability to work irregular and unsocial hours as required.Work may be subject to change with less than 24 hours’ notice on occasions.Work will regularly be outside ‘normal’ working hours, in evenings, weekends and bankholidays.Attendance at consultant appointments/special events/dinners/tournaments.All annual leave is to be taken during breaks in the footballing season.Person SpecificationKnowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system, method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etcEssentialEvidence of developing, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy programmes for young elite footballersAn understanding of working in the football environment with previous experience of working (PT/FT) as a physiotherapist in an academy setting or first team setting.An understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan including the audit process and categorisation of football academiesDesirableExperience of using the KitmanLabs system to input medical notes / pre-habilitation sessionsTechnical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills etcEssentialAbility to communicate fluently (in English), demonstrating advanced communication skills in order to meet the requirements of an individualA positive attitude to information technologyExperience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practiceDesirableExperience of using the KitmanLabs system to input medical notes / prehabilitation sessionsGeneral skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working etcEssentialUnderstanding of how to work safely with children and/or adults at risk and uphold generally accepted practice when working with those participants.Promote, adhere to and implement the Club’s Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed equality and diversity within Club.Highly motivated individual that demonstrates a proactive attitude towards service development and demonstrates a passion for working as part of a MDT in professional sportExcellent problem solving and decision making skills whilst working in a pressurised situationsExcellent time keeping and organisational skillsPersonal integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from othersOpen minded individual with a view of adopting new practicesFlexibility to travel in the UK and abroad is essential to meet requirements of the club.Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.EssentialAn understanding of working in the football environment with previous experience of working (PT / FT) as a physiotherapist in an academy settingExperience in the provision of physiotherapy to young elite athletesExperience of utilising injury prevention strategies in a professional sporting environmentExperience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practiceExperience of clinically assessing, diagnosing and rehabilitating a wide range of neuromuscular and orthopaedic conditions in young elite athletesExperience of modifying training and rehabilitation programmes in order to address an individual’s needs, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skillsAn understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan including the audit process and categorisation of football academiesExperience of modifying training and rehabilitation programmes in order to address an individual’s needs, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skillsAdvanced personal commitment to continuous professional developmentExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team in a professional sporting environmentDesirableWorking with children and/or adults at riskQualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training requiredEssentialBSc Physiotherapy or equivalentMSc (completed or working towards)Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves Head of SafeguardingFA ATMMIF qualificationMinimum of 3 years membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)Advanced pitch side first aid qualificationFull UK driving license and car How to apply https://www.wolves.co.uk/club/vacancies/ Share X LinkedIn Email