Soft-tissue Therapist - Isleworth, United Kingdom - Brentford Football Club

Brentford Football Club

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Isleworth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title: 1st Team Soft-Tissue Therapist

Department:
Medical

Reporting:
Head of Medical

Location:
Training Ground & 1st Team Travel

Salary:
Competitive**Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs.

We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks.

We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

Inclusion Statement

Safeguarding Statement

The Role of 1st
Team Soft-Tissue Therapist

Brentford Football Club is enjoying the most exciting period in its history and we're looking for an accomplished Soft-Tissue Therapist to join our team.

Working within the Medical Department, alongside a multidisciplinary team of practitioners and reporting to the Head of Medical, this individual will be responsible for the development and delivery of soft-tissue therapy and associated modalities to our 1st Team and high potential senior Academy players.

In addition, they will take a leading role in the development and delivery of relevant recovery modalities for the club.

We are looking for a pro-active individual with a forward-thinking and problem-solving attitude, and who seeks to utilise their skills and experience to raise the levels of support offered to our players.

Main Accountabilities

Training Ground

Delivery of softtissue therapy to 1st Team and highpotential senior Academy players aimed at optimising players' capacity to perform.
Support Doctors and Physiotherapists in providing elite level injury prevention and rehabilitation treatments as required.
Take a proactive role in the investigation of, and delivery of, players recovery modalities both on an individualised and squadbased level.
Be responsible for the upkeep of the training ground medical treatment space, including replenishment of consumables.
Maintenance and management of stock, including ordering of all medical supplies and items of equipment though key medical suppliers.

Match-days

Provide prematch softtissue therapy to 1st Team squad players for all matches, home and away.
Stay overnight at the team hotel on the evening prior to 1st Team matches and provide softtissue therapy to players as required.
Ensure that all equipment and consumables required for matches are checked, maintained/ordered and packed.
Take an active role in postmatch optimal recovery modalities for 1st Team players.
Take a lead role in the prematch setup of medical equipment at stadiums/venues.

Tours/Training Camps

Provide softtissue therapy to 1st Team and high potential senior Academy players on all UK and overseas tours.
Take an active role in the provision of optimal recovery modalities for both training, matches and travel whilst on tour.

Ensure that all equipment and consumables required for tours/camps are checked, maintained/ordered and packed.

General Medical Dept Accountabilities

To maintain up to date treatment records using the Kitman Labs/PMA medical records system.
Ensure individual qualifications, training and CPD requirements are kept up to date and in line with any applicable regulations.
Uphold the highest levels of vigilance with regards to crosscontamination between players, of equipment and consumables.

Continued Professional Development

Take responsibility for personal continued professional development (CPD) and keeping an uptodate portfolio of achievements.
Take an active role in delivering regular departmental CPD sessions for full

- and part-time Medical staff.

General Club Accountabilities

To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.
To ensure compliance with all Club and regulatory requirements related to safeguarding, and to ensure the Club's safeguarding processes are followed in the event of any safeguarding concerns.
To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
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