Organisation Harlequin Football Club Ltd Salary Competitive Location Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, GU2 7AD Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 12 August 2024 Interview date 19 Job Description The role in brief :
You will be responsible for the delivery of physiotherapy support to our Harlequins senior and academy players where needed. In collaboration with the medical team you will assist in the physiotherapy management of the players including daily proactive injury management, rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes
The Details :
- Based at Surrey Sports Park, but happy to travel nationally and internationally as required.
- Will be required to work regular weekends and some evenings.
- Reports to Head of Medical Services with key relationships with the Medical and Athletic Performance Team.
The Responsibilities :
1. Clinical
Assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for injured players to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention.Provide physiotherapy input to ensure players remain available to play to their potentialManage caseload of players effectively and efficiently.Produce daily and weekly reports of player injury status.Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards.Provide pre-game and pitch-side medical support services at training and games as required.2. Managerial
Participate in the departmental personal development and performance review system to promote personal and service developments.Be actively involved in clinical audit to support the club’s clinical governance strategy.Comply with health, safety and other relevant regulations and legislation.Help ensure RFU minimum medical standards criteria are met for annual compliance evaluation.3. Educational
As a member of the Performance Support team, you will be expected to deliver, and participate in the delivery of role specific CPD.Demonstrate continuous development of clinical knowledge and skills to ensure delivery of evidence-based, industry leading care in conjunction with CSP and HCPC standards.Supervise the clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students as required.4. Communications and Relationships
To communicate and develop effective relationships with all members of the Medical and Athletic Performance Team as well as other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.The Experience, Qualifications and Skills needed :
Essential :
BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.Proactive mindset with the appetite to learn and developDemonstrable skills to work well within a multidisciplinary high-performance team environment.HCPC registeredDesirable :
Physiotherapy experience in a professional sports team environment.An understanding of strength and conditioning / sports science.Knowledge of, and experience in, testing, profiling, and screening athletic performance qualities of athletes.Full clean drivers’ licence.RFU Pre Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 3Key Skills
Proactive mindset with the appetite to learn and developExcellent communications skills with the ability to interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop credible and effective working relationships.Happy to challenge and have difficult conversations where necessary to drive the best performance outcomes.Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.Self-motivated and good energy.Commitment to continuous personal professional development.