First Team Physiotherapist

Job title:

First Team Physiotherapist

Company

The Dundee United Football Company Limited

Job description

Job Title: First Team Physiotherapist
Department: Medical
Reports To: Head of Medical
Budgetary Responsibilities: N/A
Location • Tannadice Park, Tannadice Street, Dundee, DD3 7JW.

• DUFC Training Ground, 29 Hepburn Gardens, St Andrews, KY16 9DG
• You will be expected to undertake travel as necessary to fulfil your job requirements and to the satisfaction of Dundee United Football Club

Hours: Full time (due to the nature of the post, flexibility to work evenings and weekends plus travel will be required)
Salary: Competitive, dependant on experienceOverall Job Purpose:
To assist in providing medical services to Dundee United Football Club and contribute to the overall success of the Medical and Performance Department.
Role Responsibilities & Key Duties

• Actively support in the delivery and development of clinical practice within the medical department
• To assess, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate all injuries and illnesses, analysing and designing the safest and quickest strategy to ensure a full return to training.
• To promote and protect the health and well-being of all players.
• To provide pitch-side assessment and treatment of players during training and matches
• To assist in pre-registration medical screenings and muscular-skeletal examinations, in conjunction with the Head of Medical
• To maintain detailed records for all activities in the department in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• To assist in communication with medical staff of loan and international players to ensure they are informed whilst on loan or international duty.
• To evaluate current practice on a regular basis and undertake appropriate professional development and contribute to the CPD programme of the department.
• Be actively involved in an interdisciplinary approach of working within the department that includes close links to all areas of the Club.
• Contribute to the department’s strategies and pro-actively seek out innovative ideas.
• Actively engage with the day to day running of the Medical Department
• Maintain excellent communication between departments.
• To provide support to the Academy Medicine department
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Valid full driver’s licence

Experience, Training and Personal Qualities
Experience

• At least three years’ experience in the provision of medical services to elite athletes, which includes working with high performance teams or squads.
• Working experience in the support and preparation of developing elite athletes, with specific expertise in injury diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Experience in the provision of pitch-side medical assessment and treatment, including emergency sports trauma.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment, incorporating all aspects of football medicine and science.

Training

• Current Advanced Resuscitation and Emergency Aid qualification
• IT skills to include the ability to use performance analysis software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Evidence of an extensive and structured CPD portfolio – including post graduate qualifications showing a range of different clinical skills e.g., Manipulative Therapy, Movement Dysfunction Assessment, Real Time Ultrasound, Soft Tissue Mobilisation/Manipulation, Acute Injury Management, Acupuncture.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to use a variety of communication tools (verbal, written, digital)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Professional and diligent with their work
• Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and efficiently.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended in light of changing club requirements.Dundee United FC is committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships.How to applyPlease submit your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Expected salary

Location

Dundee

Job date

Tue, 28 May 2024 06:10:25 GMT

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