14/03/2022

Jersey Reds are seeking to recruit a new Head Physiotherapist for the 2022/23 Season. Please see full details below: 

Vacancy: 

Head Physiotherapist 

Location: 

Jersey, Channel Islands 

Salary: 

To Be Discussed at Interview 

Closing Date: 

Friday 25th March 

Qualifications, Experiences and Licenses: 

• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy OR Sports Rehabilitation 
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and registered with the Health Professionals Council OR BASRAT  
• Training in Pitch Side Emergency Care to PHICIS Level 3, or a willingness to complete this training at the next available opportunity 
• A minimum of 3 years working as a full time Physiotherapist in elite sport 

Desirable: 

• 1-2 Years experience working in professional rugby union 
• MSc – Sports Rehabilitation 

Key Skills and Attributes: 

• Excellent clinical skills including assessment and diagnosis of injury 

• Excellent communications skills and ability to build rapport with various personality types 
• Ability to manage a department and delegate workload to other staff 
• Act as a role model in line with the expected elite behaviours of the Physical Performance Department 
• The ability to challenge the remainder of the performance team in a healthy manner and strive to improve the environment on a daily basis 
• Have strong experience in the return to play of both short and long-term injuries 

• An ability to work under pressure and manage a high case-load 
• An understanding of the physiological demands of Rugby Union 
• A strong commitment to Continued Professional Development and develop the knowledge of others with the Performance Department. 

Responsibilities: 

• Play a key role in promoting an elite environment  
• Injury management of first team players – predominantly short-term injuries and the reintegration of those players in to training 
• Daily communication to both the Head of Performance and Coaching department regarding the training status of players 

• Prescribe relevant injury prevention training to the first team squad 
• Management of the daily monitoring system and addressing any red flags 
• Pitchside cover for all training and games, inclusive of away travel 
• Documentation of injuries and treatments in line with RFU guidelines 
• Management of Medical department budget & physiotherapy equipment  

• Prepare and complete RFU guided audit 
• Management of Physiotherapist Department Including Senior physiotherapist and Interns 
• Liaising with Jersey Rugby Club doctors for Matchday 
• Up to date records for anti-doping organisations 
• Organisation of medical appointments  

• Maintain relationships with UK based Medical Professionals 

Reporting To: 

Director of Rugby 

Head of Physical Performance 

To Apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to sam.handy@jerseyreds.je 

Closing date for the application is 12 noon on Friday 25th March