Casual Academy Physiotherapists / Therapists

We are looking for the right people to join our pool of casual Academy Physiotherapists / Therapists to assist the Academy Medical Department in supporting young ​athletes medically across the Academy. You will also ​provide support in the following areas: Match Day 1st aid cover and support; Training ​​cover and support from U9-U21; Tournament support; so flexibility will be required in terms of days/hours worked

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships

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Safeguarding Statement

Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations. Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group. Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks

Key Accountabilities

• To provide medical pitch side cover for Academy fixtures
• To support full time Academy medical staff with any training session or injury clinic requirements
• To feedback any injury concerns to full time Academy medical staff
• To record in writing all assessment and treatments given
• To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation

​Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS: Essential - BSc Hon Physiotherapy or related discipline; HCPC Registered; CSP Registered. OR BSc Sports Therapy or BSc Sports Rehabilitation Pitch side post graduate qualification. FA’s ITMMiF Trauma Qualification. Desirable - MSc degree in Physiotherapy or related studies; Trauma Qualification (e.g ATMMiF)

EXPERIENCE: Essential - Experience of Elite sport preferably football

KNOWLEDGE: Desirable - Understanding of EPPP and requirements of working in an Academy

SKILLS: Essential - Computer Literacy including MS office and Excel; Ability to encourage, maintain and manage elite footballers

ATTITUDE: Essential - Committed to offering world class support services to young and aspiring footballers