Job Advert: Academy Physiotherapist

Fife Elite Football Academy is looking to recruit physiotherapists/sports therapists to provide match day cover within the fife, central and north east Scotland region. The regional academy was formed in 2014 and currently has teams represented from U11-U17 age groups in the Club Academy Scotland games programme.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF DUTIES

To provide pitch side first-aid cover during home (and away academy games when required).

To ensure an adequately stocked medical bag is available at all times

To refer injured players to weekly youth clinic

To liaise with Lead Physiotherapist regarding players injuries and progress during rehabilitation

To liaise with Head of Academy Health Provision if any issues regarding welfare of registered Academy players arise.

To undertake appropriate CPD when required and available.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

BSc or MSc Physiotherapy with HCPC/CSP Registration

Sports Therapist - Degree level qualification

First Aid Certified (will provide training if required)

DAYS/ HOURS:

Saturday or Sunday depending on kick off times but generally am/pm for up to 3.5 hours, some longer days if away from home (flexible – you do not need to be available to cover every week)

PAY:

Payment will be made to physios on invoicing FEFA. Renumeration is at a competitive rate .

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Contact name: Lyndsey Whitson, Head of Academy Medical Services

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