Forest Women's Physiotherapist

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 3rd January 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the medical management, coordination, and supervision of the women’s first-team players, driving excellence in all aspects of medical care. From conducting comprehensive medical screenings to delivering expert injury assessment, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies, the individual will play a pivotal role in maximising player performance and availability. Working closely alongside the Women’s Team Doctor, you will help shape the day-to-day operations of the medical department, fostering a culture of elite performance and continuous improvement. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact at the heart of a high-performing team environment.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.
  
  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Physiotherapy Provision:

• Lead and coordinate physiotherapy services for the Women’s First Team, seamlessly integrating medical support into the high-performance environment.
• Oversee the treatment and management of injuries, collaborating closely with performance staff to create and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programs designed to optimise recovery and enhance player performance.
• Drive the standardisation of injury management by developing and executing comprehensive rehabilitation protocols tailored to the team’s specific needs, ensuring consistency and excellence in care.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of injury management strategies through regular clinical audits and detailed assessments of player training availability.
• Foster clear, effective, and timely communication of injury updates to players, coaching staff, and other key stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative and transparent approach to player care and readiness.
• Ensure all medical equipment and procedures are regularly reviewed and maintained at the training ground and at all training and match venues under the guidance of the Head of Medicine.
  
  

Data and Evaluation:

• Collect and analyse data on injury and illness incidence and rates, leveraging insights to refine practices and drive innovative strategies, such as cutting-edge injury prevention programs.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential medical records, ensuring compliance with football authority requirements (e.g., The FA, Pro League) and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, UKAD), while adhering to the highest standards of documentation set by the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Actively contribute to the Professional League Injury and Illness Surveillance project, playing a key role in advancing player health initiatives.
• Continuously monitor practices to ensure they exceed the rigorous criteria and standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
• Provide timely, comprehensive injury reports (daily, weekly, and monthly) to senior management and key stakeholders.
  
  

Multi-disciplinary Working:

• Actively participate in all medical, MDT, and planning meetings, providing valuable input and fostering a collaborative approach.
• Contribute to the creation of monthly and annual injury audits for the Womens First Team, providing feedback to enhance departmental accountability and drive the adoption of best practices.
• Ensure timely appointments and travel arrangements for player consultations, coordinating with the Mens First Team Medical Department to manage the Club’s Health Partners insurance scheme.
• Collaborate with key departments (e.g., S&C, safeguarding, performance wellbeing) to foster a player-centric culture.
  
  

People and Continued Professional Development:

• Oversee the Women's Medical Department, including managing and providing leadership to the women’s sports therapist and ensuring high-quality medical care and support.
• Develop staff by offering new experiences, formal training, and dedicated time for personal development and reflection, utilising resources from professional bodies (e.g., HCPC) and stakeholders such as The FA and Pro Leagues to maximum effect.
• Encourage physiotherapists to network, attend conferences, and continuously develop their expertise and understanding of best practices within and outside football.
• Assist in the delivery and organisation of in-service training sessions and help create a CPD pathway to ensure the ongoing development of knowledge and skills.
• Take responsibility for your own continued professional development, ensuring regular attendance at relevant courses and conferences, maintaining an up-to-date CPD file, and sharing key learning points with the department.
• Attend and contribute to Performance and Medical meetings, supporting the development of team practices and strategies.
• Support practitioners in building strong relationships with coaches to foster effective communication and collaboration.
  
  

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

Essential:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or higher degree
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP)
• Valid ATMMiF Qualification
• Indemnity through professional registration to £5 million liability
• At least 3 year of post-qualification experience with strong clinical reasoning, manual therapy, and problem-solving skills.
• At least 1 year professional sport experience
• Expertise in rehabilitation medicine, injury screening, diagnostics, and prevention strategies, with the ability to deliver effective treatment from plinth to pitch.
• Experience leading medical team, setting high performance standards and delivering consistent, quality care.
• Demonstrated ongoing professional development (minimum of 36 hours CPD annually), with a strong evolving clinical paradigm in Physiotherapy.
• Ability to lead group sessions and deliver gym/pitch-based programs, while maintaining a proactive and engaging approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly convey complex information, and strong listening skills to support collaborative work.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, capable of handling competing demands and deadlines.
• High standards of professional conduct, particularly around confidentiality.
• A full, current driving licence.
  
  

Desirable:

• Higher (MSc) Sports Medicine Degree
• Sports Science Diploma/Degree
• UKSCA/strength and conditioning qualifications
• Valid FA Safeguarding Workshop Certificate
• Have completed the UKAD intro-to clean sport course
• Have completed the FootballHER course
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within a professional sport environment
  
  

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.