We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced First Team Assistant Physiotherapist to join our Medical Department on a full-time, permanent basis.

Reporting into our First Team Lead Physiotherapist the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering physiotherapy services within a professional sporting environment and possess a relentless drive to achieve high class standards.  

Role & Responsibilities

As First Team Assistant Physiotherapist you will work with the First Team Lead Physiotherapist to provide medical services to all professional players from injury assessment and diagnosis to assisting in rehabilitation. Working collaboratively with the medical and sport science staff to provide a service to players to work and maintain high performance on and off the pitch.

Prevention:

Providing a holistic approach to the treatment and prevention of injury, through daily individual and team injury prevention session strategies and aiding players in their pre and post training and match requirements. Providing maintenance daily to ensure players remain on the training field through effective soft tissue treatment including massage, foam rolling sessions, PNF stretching or mobility drills and assisting, where required, with the current screening process and contributing to the development of this process.

Diagnosis:

Support the First Team Lead Physiotherapy with any first team injuries sustained and assist in arranging and supporting players with any external consultations or scans or any other form of specialist treatment. Understand and execute any processes for on match assessment and treatment during games and training.

Rehabilitation:

Assist in rehabilitation for a range of the most common injuries sustained in football and ensure rehabilitation and individual injury prevention programs are designed, implemented and recorded effectively daily. Assist and advise sport science and coaching staff with any grass and gym based rehabilitation.

Collaboration: 

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including doctor, coaches and technical staff, to ensure integrated care for players.

Matchday Responsibilities: 

Provide pitch-side and in-game physiotherapy support during training sessions and matches, both home and away, this will include travel and overnight stays.

Education and Mentorship: 

Educate players and coaching staff on injury prevention, treatment protocols and best practices in physical health.

Research and Innovation: 

Stay updated with the latest research in sports physiotherapy and contribute to the development of innovative practices within the department.

Documentation: 

Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all players, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Company Policy, Compliance & Best Practice:

Comply with company processes and policies and ensure that all areas under your control are maintained to a very high standard, know your job and do your job and remember that better never stops!

Job Description

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How to Apply

Only completed applications that are submitted via People HR will be accepted. Any applications after the closing date will not be accepted. Click HERE to apply.

• The closing date is: Sunday, August 24 at 5pm
• Interview date: To be confirmed

If you have any questions regarding the application process please email hr@ecfc.co.uk. 

All candidates will require an enhanced DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.