An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate to join the academy medical department at Norwich City in the role of Academy Physiotherapist (Under-9-16s).
**Location: Lotus Training Centre, Norwich**
**Contract and Hours: Permanent, 40 hours per week, as and when required**
**Salary: £27,300 per annum, plus company benefits** The individual must be motivated and enthusiastic and looking to build a career in football. The successful individual will be tasked with supporting our Physical Performance and Medicine department and will be responsible for delivering assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries within the schoolboy (Under-9-16s) age groups. Reporting into the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, this exciting opportunity involves working 40 hours over the course of the week for the full-time position with responsibilities at evenings and weekends during competitive fixtures and training, as well as tours and tournaments. The role would ideally suit a candidate with the organisational skills and attention to detail to maintain an efficient working Category 1 Academy which aims to create an efficient environment for producing young professional football players. You will need to have excellent communication skills to create strong working relationships both internally and externally, with staff, parents, and suppliers. It is also essential for you to have proven experience of time management and meeting deadlines for this fast-paced and exciting working environment. The candidate must be enthusiastic and motivated to work with developing elite footballers. **Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** - Maintain high standard of medical care to all Academy players and trialists as directed by the Head of Sports Science and Medicine - Deliver excellent standards of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for Under-9s to Under-16s - Liaise with the Lead Physiotherapist in the treatment of Academy players - Communicate effectively with Sports Science and Medicine colleagues, and with relevant coaches liaise about injuries and player well-being - To ensure all training and matches is adequately covered with suitably qualified medical staff with reference to EPPP Guidelines - Be responsible for fully documenting injuries and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with governing body and EPPP guidelines. Additionally, help maintain records of maturation, well-being and match statistics - In conjunction with relevant staff within the Sport Science and Medicine team, to complete phase specific profiling and assessments and use the information gathered to generate and implement injury prevention programmes to be carried out during the season - Assist any other member of the medical team at Norwich City in any role deemed appropriate - To promote safer working practice and maintain a culture whereby safeguarding is recognised as a shared responsibility **Qualifications and Experience** **Essential** - BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or MSc (Pre reg) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation **Desirable** - Experience of various screening/profiling tools and implementation of injury prevention initiatives - A good understanding of growth and maturation and its implications for medical provision across the Player Performance Pathway - Experience of working with elite developing athletes in other sporting environments - Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) - ATMMIF Qualification The role offers a fantastic opportunity to begin a career within the Academy at one of the most recognised English Football League clubs. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click [‘Apply’ ](https://careers.canaries.co.uk/)now to become our Academy Physiotherapist. **Closing date: Friday, August 11, 2023** Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.
**Contract and Hours: Permanent, 40 hours per week, as and when required**
**Salary: £27,300 per annum, plus company benefits** The individual must be motivated and enthusiastic and looking to build a career in football. The successful individual will be tasked with supporting our Physical Performance and Medicine department and will be responsible for delivering assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries within the schoolboy (Under-9-16s) age groups. Reporting into the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, this exciting opportunity involves working 40 hours over the course of the week for the full-time position with responsibilities at evenings and weekends during competitive fixtures and training, as well as tours and tournaments. The role would ideally suit a candidate with the organisational skills and attention to detail to maintain an efficient working Category 1 Academy which aims to create an efficient environment for producing young professional football players. You will need to have excellent communication skills to create strong working relationships both internally and externally, with staff, parents, and suppliers. It is also essential for you to have proven experience of time management and meeting deadlines for this fast-paced and exciting working environment. The candidate must be enthusiastic and motivated to work with developing elite footballers. **Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** - Maintain high standard of medical care to all Academy players and trialists as directed by the Head of Sports Science and Medicine - Deliver excellent standards of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for Under-9s to Under-16s - Liaise with the Lead Physiotherapist in the treatment of Academy players - Communicate effectively with Sports Science and Medicine colleagues, and with relevant coaches liaise about injuries and player well-being - To ensure all training and matches is adequately covered with suitably qualified medical staff with reference to EPPP Guidelines - Be responsible for fully documenting injuries and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with governing body and EPPP guidelines. Additionally, help maintain records of maturation, well-being and match statistics - In conjunction with relevant staff within the Sport Science and Medicine team, to complete phase specific profiling and assessments and use the information gathered to generate and implement injury prevention programmes to be carried out during the season - Assist any other member of the medical team at Norwich City in any role deemed appropriate - To promote safer working practice and maintain a culture whereby safeguarding is recognised as a shared responsibility **Qualifications and Experience** **Essential** - BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or MSc (Pre reg) Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation **Desirable** - Experience of various screening/profiling tools and implementation of injury prevention initiatives - A good understanding of growth and maturation and its implications for medical provision across the Player Performance Pathway - Experience of working with elite developing athletes in other sporting environments - Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) - ATMMIF Qualification The role offers a fantastic opportunity to begin a career within the Academy at one of the most recognised English Football League clubs. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click [‘Apply’ ](https://careers.canaries.co.uk/)now to become our Academy Physiotherapist. **Closing date: Friday, August 11, 2023** Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.