Jersey Reds are seeking to recruit a new First Team Physiotherapist for the 2022/23 Season. Please see full details below:
Vacancy:
First Team Physiotherapist
Location:
Jersey, Channel Islands
Salary:
To Be Discussed at Interview
Closing Date:
Monday 2nd May
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 1 years working as a full time Physiotherapist/Therapist in elite sport
Desirable:
· Experience of managing long term rehabilitation from injury
· MSc – Sports Rehabilitation/Strength & Conditioning
· 1-2 Years Working in Rugby Union
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
· Injury management of first team players – predominantly Long-term injuries and the reintegration of those players in to training along-side the Head Physio
· 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
· Aid in the management of the Performance Team Interns
Reporting To:
Director of Rugby
Head of Physical Performance
Head Physiotherapist
To Apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to Oliver.ware@jr.lnk.je
Closing date for the application is 12 noon on Monday 2nd May
