24 Sep 2021

JOB VACANCY - LEAD ACADEMY ASSISTANT FIRST TEAM PHYSIO

An exciting opportunity have arisen to join Newcastle Thunder as a full-time Assistant first team/Academy 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 & Academy 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 & Academy squad on match days.

·         Contribute to staff in-service training programme.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Bsc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy.
·         Experience working in elite sport
·         HPC and CSP registered.
·         Full UK driving license.
·         Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivated.
·         Very good verbal and written communication skills.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
·         IMMOFP qualification.
·         Currently working within a full-time sporting environment.
·         Previous experience working in elite rugby.

SALARY
Competitive

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than one side of A4, stating relevant experience, to Jordan.robinson@newcastle-thunder.co.uk

CLOSING DATE
12:00 noon on 8th October 2021

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