Northampton Town Football Club are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will form an integral part of our medical team by taking on the role of Senior Therapist.
Key Duties include:
Support medical department with injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of players from U9 to first team.
Liaise with first team physiotherapist and Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine to provide support.
Keep up to date records of medical and injury interventions according to data protection.
Support with medical screenings and physical testing of players.
Provide pitchside medical support for players aged U9-U16.
Essential:
Experience working within a professional environment
Degree in relevant subject – Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation.
FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF) - formally FA Basic First Aid for Sport or equivalent.
Full UK Driving Licence
Computer literate
Ability to work in a flexible working week (evenings and weekends)
Desired:
Chartered Physiotherapist
Member of Health and Care Professions Council
Experience in Elite Sporting Environment
FA Level 4 Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF)
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check in accordance with the club’s Child Protection procedures. In order to apply for the role please email mark.lyons@ntfc.co.uk with a covering letter and a CV.
Northampton Town promote inclusion and confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity and encourage equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Closing Date: 29th September 2017
Interviews: Week commencing 2nd October 2017