1st Team Physiotherapist

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 40 Hours

Location: Sheffield United Academy & Sheffield Hallam Sports Park

Line Manager: Head of Women's & Women's Football / Club Doctor

Rate of Pay: Dependent on Experience

Post Reference: SUW092024-FTP

Sheffield United Women are seeking a highly motivated and experienced physiotherapist to join our dedicated medical team and play a leading role in the success of our Women's First Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of all player injuries, ensuring a swift and effective return to play.

Role Responsibilities:

• Fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of all injuries, providing support and learning to all other medical staff across Women's Football.
• Lead on the development of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy relating to Women's Football, using available resources including the latest research and collaboration with clinical specialists.
• Lead on the multi-disciplinary approach of working within the 'Human Performance' area of Women's Football, consulting with the wider MDT and medical team.
• Provide medical cover for all Home & Away fixtures, liaising with and managing appropriate pitch side personnel, including Physiotherapists, Paramedics and opposition medical staff.
• Record and maintain medical records befitting of the CSP standard, completing Women's Football wide clinical audits to ensure standards are met.
• Lead on the training and development of all medical staff.
• Audit the medical department, ensuring compliance with licensing and regulations.
• Lead on the Club's Health Partner scheme, ensuring all players are appropriately registered.
• Provide strategic oversight to the Head of Women's Football and Technical Board as required relating to medical audits and player updates.
• Work with the Head of Women's Football in managing the Club's medical budget and forecasting spend.
• Be available for occasional 'out-of-hours' responsibilities, including medicals and consultations.
• Lead on the medical process for new signings, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed.
• Oversee weekly medical clinics for 1st team players as required.
• Deliver high-level injury rehabilitation and pitch side first aid care.
• Work closely with the 1st Team Physical Performance Coach and other relevant staff to ensure optimum rehabilitation and progression of injuries.
• Deliver, maintain and analyse weekly screening of all 1st team players.
• Maintain all legal and professional qualifications relating to your position within the Club.
• Monitor and react to developments in sports medicine, keeping up to date with current research.
• Engage in the internal emergency aid staff CPD programme.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

• Complete any mandatory training required for the role, including internal club training around Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• Report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature and remain fully compliant with applicable Safeguarding checks.
• Report any concerns of discrimination and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment.
• Adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies.

Essential Criteria for the role:

• BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
• Valid HCPC and CSP Registration
• Experience of working within an Elite Sports Profession
• Pitch Side Trauma Management qualification (ATMMiF)
• Enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience of field-based sports rehabilitation
• Excellent organisational skills
• A strong motivator, with high enthusiasm