CLUB PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Salary: £20,000-£26,500 (Dependent on experience)
Location: Sandy Park Stadium / Travel for competition
Type of contract: Full-Time
Closing Date: 03/06/2013
Background
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club to join our experienced sports medical team. Exeter Chiefs are the West Country’s Premier Sporting Club, featuring in the Aviva Premiership, LV= Cup and the highly prestigious Heineken Cup.
Formed in 1871, Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club is steeped in long-standing tradition and prides itself on delivering professional workmanship, both on and off the field. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hard working club physiotherapist to work alongside our academy and senior teams. The correct candidate will immediately be able to add their value and drive to this dynamic medical team.
Job Description:
The physiotherapist will be responsible for supporting and implementing the delivery of the medical teams plan, established by the head of sports medicine and lead physiotherapist. This will cover medical, rehabilitation, injury prevention and specialised duties as required. The role will have a primary academy focus, however, daily input and treatment of the senior squad will be required
Essential requirements:
BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) registration
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Experience working in elite sport.
Highly desirable:
Experience in high level rugby union
Pitch side care qualification (ICIS)
Msc in Sports Physiotherapy or equivalent
Key Responsibilities:
Provide accurate diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the academy and senior players. To liaise with the lead physiotherapist to formulate, co-ordinate and supervise detailed recorded prehabilitation and rehabilitation programmes. Liaise with the lead physiotherapist regarding the progress of all injured players to ensure accurate injury information can be disseminated to the coaching staff.
Duties include:
Liaise with the lead physiotherapist and medical team regarding daily assessment, treatment, pre/rehabilitation and injury status of players
Adopt a key role in the management and development of academy squad structure
Assist with care, treatment and prehab/rehab of the academy and senior squad as required
Assist with daily and weekly musculoskeletal screening of all players as required
Provide match day physiotherapy cover senior/ ‘A’ league and academy matches. Also provide training day cover
To co-ordinate rehabilitation requirements, programmes and progression in conjunction with the lead physiotherapist, rehabilitator and strength and conditioning coaches
Keeping documentation on all aspects of injury management in accordance to the standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Assist the medical team with administrative obligation such as injury audits, medical insurance and other matters as required
To keep abreast of current best practices, maintain CPD and take an active role in the departments CPD programme
To carry out any other duties that may be required by management and are within the applicant capabilities
How to apply
Please email your CV and a covering letter to medicalvacancies@exeterchiefs.co.uk
Interview dates
Interviews will take place on the 18/06/2013 Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by email and interviews will take place at Sandy Park.
Unfortunately applicants who are not invited for interview will not be contacted
MATCH-DAY BAR STAFF
We are currently recruiting bar staff to join our team for the next season in the Premiership 2013/2014.
You will need to be 18 years old, have bar experience and be available for every home game.
Pay is £6.25 per hour.
To apply please e-mail to natashapavis@exeterchiefs.co.uk