13/01/2023
Jersey Reds are seeking to recruit a new First Team Physio.
Please see full details below:
Organisation:
Jersey Reds Rugby Club
Vacancy:
First Team Physiotherapist
Location:
Jersey, Channel Islands
Salary:
To Be Discussed at Interview
Closing Date:
Sunday 22nd January
Qualifications, Experiences and Licenses:
- BSc Degree in Physiotherapy OR Sports Rehabilitation/Therapy
- 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
- 1-2 Years Working in Rugby Union
Desirable:
- Experience of managing long term rehabilitation from injury
- MSc – Sports Rehabilitation/Strength & Conditioning/ Physiotherapy
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
- 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 daily
- Have experience in the return to play of Long-term injuries
- 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
- Lead all long-term injury rehabilitation in conjunction with the rehab S&C
- Support the Head physio in managing short term injuries and overall squad health
- Daily communication to both the Head physio, Rehab S&C and Head of Performance
- Management of the daily monitoring system and addressing any red flags
- Pitch side cover for all training and games, inclusive of away travel
- Documentation of injuries and treatments in line with RFU guidelines
- Aid in the management of medical department budget & physiotherapy equipment
- Aid in the preparation and completion of the RFU guided audit
- Organisation of long-term medical appointments
- Maintain relationships with UK based Medical Professionals
Reporting To:
Director of Rugby
Head of Physical Performance
Head of Medical
To Apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to Oliver.Ware@jerseyreds.je
Closing date for the application is 17:00 on Sunday 22nd January
