Physiotherapy / Sport Therapy Intern

Vacancy at Peterborough United

First Team Internship - Physiotherapy / Sport Therapy (Voluntary role)

Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough

Details

🤝 Contract - 26/27 season - Internship/Volunteer
📍Location – Bespoke Builds Training Ground, plus away games
🔒Close date - 21st August 

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This fantastic opportunity will enable you to learn and also assist in the delivery of Medical and Physiotherapy support to Peterborough United players, providing a comprehensive programme that is in line with the Performance Medicine programme and the club philosophy.

• Assist in the delivery of a Medical/Physiotherapy programme that reflects best practice and current clinical principles in order to support player welfare and performance.
• Support qualified medical staff in the assessment, treatment and management of injuries under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with the delivery of individualised rehabilitation programmes in line with the requirements of the medical team.
• Support pitch-side and match-day medical provision under the supervision of qualified practitioners.
• Assist with the measuring, recording and tracking of injury and treatment data for all players.
• Assist the Medical team with liaison and communication of player status and rehabilitation progress to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Identify and facilitate appropriate communication methods to explain the most effective use of medical and rehabilitation practice.
• Support the player education process and provide updates on player progress as required.
• Engage with and support both personal and departmental continuous professional development.
• Work within the rules of professional confidentiality.
• Assist in the management, maintenance and development of medical/treatment equipment and facilities.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Other responsibilities:

• Be available to travel to other sites outside of their region (if required).
• Be aware of the PUFC policies, procedures & best practice so that concerns of non-compliance can be always raised e.g. Safeguarding, Inclusion, Diversity.
• Attend meetings, training and professional updating as and when required.
• To adhere to existing working practice, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
• To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
• Self-assess and work on own personal and professional development (CPD).
• To uphold the values of Peterborough United Football Club (PUFC) and not tolerate offensive, discriminatory or intimidating language or behaviour.
• Demonstrate a commitment to PUFC’s safeguarding policy.
• Promote EFL and FA regulations and ensure compliance with theses.

The successful person will prioritise their own development and learning. They will be enthusiastic and be happy to work as part of a wider team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy from a recognised University or currently enrolled/working towards (essential).
• Current registration (or working towards eligibility for registration) with the relevant professional body for the discipline (e.g. HCPC for Physiotherapy, or SST for Sports Therapy) (desirable).
• A recognised pitch-side/emergency first aid qualification, or willingness to undertake one (desirable).
• A qualification at higher degree level (or equivalent) in a related clinical or sports science field (desirable).
  Experience, skills and personal attributes:
• Experience providing, or assisting with, medical/physiotherapy support to athletes, ideally within an elite sporting environment (essential).
• Knowledge and understanding of the physiology and medical demands of elite youth or first-team football players (essential).
• Able to create and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders (essential).
• Able to support the delivery of treatment and rehabilitation on a group and individual basis under supervision (essential).
• Previous experience of using Catapult GPS tracking technology and interpretation of associated data (desirable).
• Experience of using data management and analytics packages including PowerBI and Excel (desirable).
• Experience dealing with the challenges associated. With the transition of players through the Academy development pathway (desirable).

Please note that applicants must already have the right to work within the UK. We are unable to support any visa applications with this role.

📝HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the Application Form on our vacancies page and upload when you click 'apply'.  If you wish to also upload a CV, you can do this. You MUST however complete an Application form.