20 Sep 2021

VACANCY - LEAD FIRST TEAM PHYSIOTHERAPIST

An exciting opportunity have arisen to join Newcastle Thunder as a full-time, first team lead physiotherapist.

The roles include the delivery of elite clinical management of the first team & academy squad. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that high standards of medical services are consistently delivered.

The role will be based at Kingston Park Stadium in Newcastle Upon-Tyne, and will include unsociable and weekend hours associated with training and match days.

KEY CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work alongside the medical team to assess and provide a clinical diagnosis for the injured players in the first team squad

· Plan and implement a timely return to play plan for injured players based upon recent evidence and agreed objective markers set by the medical team.

· Adopt a proactive approach to player welfare including reducing injury risk, considering risk factors based on players’ injury history and physical markers.

· Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team including team doctors, physiotherapists, sports psychologist, coaches and strength & conditioning staff.

· Deliver pre-game and pitch-side medical cover for the first team squad on match days.

· Contribute to staff in-service training programme.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Bsc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy.

· Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working in elite sport

· HPC and CSP registered.

· Full UK driving licence.

· Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivated.

· Very good verbal and written communication skills.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

· IMMOFP qualification.