U21s Senior Academy Physiotherapist

Job title: Senior Academy Physiotherapist (U21s)
Employer: Cardiff City Football Club
Location: Cardiff City Academy, Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Stadium, The Vale Resort
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive and dependant on experience

• Auto-enrolment into the Club’s pension scheme (depending on eligibility)
• Club discounts and offers
• 20 days annual leave entitlement per annum

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week on a flexible basis to include evening and weekend working
Department: Academy
Reporting to: Academy Manager, Head of Academy Medical & Head of Academy Performance

Develop, implement and manage the Physiotherapy provision for the U21s team, by adopting a player centred approach in all decision making and playing an integral role in a multi-disciplinary approach to player development and progression.

• Co-ordinate and lead the physiotherapy/medical services for the U21s team.
• Assist with the provision of physiotherapy/medical services throughout the wider academy.
• Work with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the development, organisation and implementation of treatment, pre-habilitation and rehabilitation programmes for all academy players.
• Work with the wider MDT to provide a continual evaluation of individual development plans, reviewing and amending in line with the 6-week review process.
• Support a holistic approach to player development.
• Provide emergency field of play cover during U21s training sessions and be willing to cover with other squads where required.
• To be responsible for accompanying the U21s squad on match days (home & away) and any additional academy games when necessary, as directed by the Head of Academy Medical. This would include the pre-match medical preparation, the provision of on-field first aid and treatment, and post-match medical recovery.
• Accompany players to any emergency medical treatment that may be required post training or games, and to accompany players to any planned consultant appointments.
• Ensure all medical notes are documented on the KML FiP and comply with CSP and HPC standards, and that all data is stored and shared in accordance with GDPR.
• To be responsible for completing a thorough audit process including 6 weekly and end of coaching phase audits. Use this information to reflect, track and monitor trends to provide interventions to improve player availability and feedback to MDT.
• Compile weekly feedback and updates of injured players in the U21s team to deliver to the MDT.
• Assist the Head of Academy Medical or Head of Academy Performance with the co-ordination of mandatory medical screening programmes (cardiological and orthopaedic).
• Ensure that all medical Equipment is in full working order and is at the appropriate venues.
• Ensure that the medical rooms at all venues are clean/tidy and comply with all Health and Safety regulations.
• Assist in medical supplies procurement and to maintain relevant stock levels.
• Influence decision making and enhance the program by maintaining regular communication with the Coaching staff, Head of Academy Medical, Head of Academy Performance, Academy Doctor, Academy Medical Department, Sports Science Department.
• Communicate effectively with players and parents regarding injury status and the rehabilitation process.
• To help organise and deliver CPD/medical/health education programmes for players, coaches and medical staff
• Keep up to date with new techniques, research and technologies and undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role and professional body.
• Attend all meetings, briefings, courses, in-service training days and seminars as required by the club and YD rules.
• Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Cardiff City…