About the role
We are seeking a First Team Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist for our Women's team, to assist in the provision of medical support services, delivering high-quality rehabilitation across the injury pathway, from initial presentation through to return to play, with a strong emphasis on pitch based, football specific conditioning and reintegration, supporting elite female footballers within a performance environment.
What you will be doing:
- Work in conjunction with the Physiotherapy & Medical Team for the programming and delivery for acute / mid / end stages of rehabilitation to all First Team Injured players.
- Collaboratively assist the Physiotherapy & Medical Team in the assessment and screening of injury diagnosis of 1st Team Players.
- Effectively assist in the screening and testing protocols that objectively assess players physical capabilities within a criteria-based rehabilitation.
- To chaperone players to off-site locations as and when required. This may include, but not limited to specialist appointments, surgical procedures, alternative therapies, physical testing locations etc.
- Take part in CPD and attend in-house CPD training.
- Liaise with key stakeholders regarding player availability and progress.
- Maintain contemporaneous medical notes to an excellent standard on the WPS (Women’s Performance System).
- Ensure high levels of professionalism and patient confidentiality.
- Any other duties that are reasonable and consistent with the nature of the job.
What we are looking for:
- BSc Degree Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy / Sports Rehabilitation
- Registration with appropriate governing body (CSP / HCPC / STT, BASRat)
- The FA Level 5 Emergency First Aid in Football (ATMMiF)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability and willingness to work unsociable hours, including weekends
- FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
- Exposure to multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in WSL / WSL2 working in Elite Sport (desirable)
- Post-graduate qualification in Sports Rehabilitation / S&C (desirable)
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:
- 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
…and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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