Description
The successful candidate will have responsibilities focused on providing physiotherapy support, treatment, and rehabilitation for the high-performance programme (HPP) and East London Talent Pathway Athletes at UEL. Where required they will also provide courtside cover for BUCS fixtures and tournaments. Hours and times can be discussed on an individual basis. You will work with and treat professional, aspiring professional, TASS and university athletes. This opportunity provides an enthusiastic clinician with a broad breadth of experience. They will be supported by a clinical team including a head of medical services, osteopath, sports and soft tissue therapists and strength and conditioning coaches.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• To appropriately treat and rehabilitate injured HPP players
• Work closely with coaches and other support staff to ensure the maintenance and / or return to fitness of injured players.
• Complete regular player screening and profiling to issue specific injury prevention education and prehab plans to players.
• To complete all administrative tasks necessary for TASS reporting
• Manage the provision of appropriate medical cover for HPP fixtures.
• Within the rules of professional confidentiality liaise with athletes, parents, coaches and other support staff.
• Maintain comprehensive medical notes for each player as required.
• Promotion of anti-doping practices in line with university expectation and guidelines
• Attend weekly team meetings with HPP programmes to provide player medical updates.
• Work with the HPP programme to provide comprehensive physiotherapy support and guidance to all of its supported athletes.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Essential
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy with a minimum of 12 months post-graduation experience
• Member of the CSP and registered physiotherapist with the HCPC
• Have completed MSK and Orthopedic student rotations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Valid first aid certificate
Desirable
• MSK and Neuro experience within the NHS setting
• Experience working in professional/ elite sport
We are looking for a committed, hardworking individual to join our dynamic medical team. Between ourselves and TASS, we provide access to a comprehensive training programme to accompany the demanding experience of working within this elite sporting environment.
Please email your CV and Cover Letter to (Katie Ewing) [email protected] & (Will Ashby) [email protected].
