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We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Lead 9 - 16 Academy Physiotherapist.
Job Responsibility:
Ensuring the health of all academy youth players from U9-U16 years of age
Oversee the physiotherapeutic provision within the FDP and YDP phases reporting directly into the Academy Head of Physiotherapy
Assist in providing medical care for all academy players aged U9-U16 under the guidance and with the authority of the Academy Head of Medicine and Performance and Academy Head of Physiotherapy to include obtaining specialist opinions where appropriate, coordinating investigations and operative procedures, as required
Diagnose and establish treatment and rehabilitation plans in conjunction with the U9-U14 therapist and U15-U16 therapist for all youth players aged between U9 -U16 under the guidance and with the authority of the Academy Head of physiotherapy
Devise and Implement injury prevention strategies for all players within the LFC academy aged between U9-U16
Liaise with football management staff in order to optimise youth player performance and overall health
Carry out and oversee all investigations as required
Attend consultations with specialists to ensure that appropriate treatment decisions are made
Maintain contemporaneous medical notes to an excellent standard
Ensure high levels of professionalism and patient confidentiality at all times
Requirements:
Qualified Chartered Physiotherapist
Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Have recent and relevant professional experience in a sports performance environment
Undertake Continued Professional Development(CPD) organised by the Club
Hold a current in date ATMMIF qualification
Ability to demonstrate role model behaviours
Excellent communication skills
Understanding of the pressures and commitments required for youth players involved in higher level youth football (or other elite youth sports development awareness)
The ability to create an ethos which promotes high aspirations and achievement for all
An understanding of support strategies required to support a youth players emotional needs, including safeguarding
Demonstrate the ability to create positive working relationships with all key stakeholders
Nice to have:
Previous experiences in Academy Football at Cat 1 level in Foundation and Youth Phase Development
Masters levels degree relating to growth, maturation and development of young athletes
What we offer:
Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday
Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
Life Assurance Cover
Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
Will Writing Service for future planning
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts