ROLE DESCRIPTION

About the job
Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English Premier League Club, based in North London.




JOB PURPOSE
Support the Healthcare, Performance, and rehabilitation of all U16s and U14s Academy players at Tottenham Hotspur PGA
To become embedded in an exciting wider Medical Team which strives to achieve optimal results in all areas of Sports Medicine and aligns itself with the performance strategies of the club and the Women’s Team.
Develop and establish effective working practices within the Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Academy


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Full Time Academy Therapist supporting the U21s/16s/14s PGA Women Players and ETC. To play a key role in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured players.
To work in an MDT with other performance services and technical staff to ensure there is a holistic approach to player development and care.
To be present at all Academy training and matches, both home and away, providing pitch side cover as required.
Comfortable working with the full spectrum of injuries you would expect in women’s high-performance environment.
Play an active role in the delivery of recovery sessions following games.
Help to maintain an audit of injuries within our Women’s TeamsKeep accurate medical records using a computerised notes system and carry out annual medicals on each individual player.
To ensure all venue EAPs are updated and shared with other staff on site as well as any opposition teams.
To create successful and professional relationships with staff whilst maintaining professional distance from playing staff at all time
To communicate directly and professionally with parents and players to ensure all parties are happy with ongoing issues and treatments as appropriate
To ensure all venue EAPs are updated and shared with other staff on site as well as any opposition teams.
To ensure all medical equipment is maintained and updated with the departments Medical Lead
Comfortable working with the full spectrum of injuries you would expect in women’s high-performance environment.
Play an active role in the delivery of recovery sessions following games.
Help to maintain an audit of injuries within our Women’s Teams
Keep accurate medical records using a computerised notes system and carry out annual medicals on each individual player.
Promote anti-doping policies in line with WADA


PERSON SPECIFICATION


Education/Qualifications/Training

A BSc in Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or Physiotherapy
BASRaT or CSP (HCPC) Registered
An extensive and up to date CPD portfolio.
Current ITMIFF or ATMMiF qualification desirable
Current and valid driving licence


Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

3-5 years post graduate experience in Sports
Be a good role model for staff and players in the elite sport environment in terms of knowledge, behaviour and development.
Excellent communication and organisational skills. Able to multi-task and manage situations in a calm and ordered fashion.
Experience of providing elite therapy services based on the principles of human performance and how they relate to clinical sports medicine either FT or PT.
Comfortable practicing autonomously but aware of own knowledge depth and not afraid to share ideas and seek advice.
Always maintain high professional standards and conform to expected behaviours in terms of clinical practice and confidentiality.
Be willing and able to travel away from home including to international tours and tournaments, an including weekends, bank holidays, and evening work.
Demonstrates good work ethic and high output.
Highly motivated and engaged in their role, with the ability to generate ideas independently and then discuss and implement with a MDT dynamic.
Strong rehabilitation skills to take athletes from plinth to pitch
Passionate to be part developing the next generation of Tottenham Hotspur Players and demonstrable interest in the physical development of elite academy players


Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to various background, DBS, and reference checks for this role.


Tottenham Hotspur Football Club welcomes applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.