Job description:

Sheffield United Football Club is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapist to join our First Team medical department.

This key role will involve providing comprehensive musculoskeletal and medical care to our elite professional players, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of player health and performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working with elite athletes, in addition to a deep understanding of the demands of professional sport. If you are a dedicated and skilled physiotherapist with a passion for football and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply below.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the provision and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and medical care for all First Team Professional Players
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and liaise with players (and parents where/if necessary) to ensure complete medical services and provided to the elite standard.
• Where required to, communicate the injury status and return to play strategy to the MDT and management staff, in-line with the aligned vision of the Head of Medical Services.
• Where required to, travel with the team and provide pitch-side medical cover for club fixtures.
• Liaise with and manage appropriate pitch-side personal during games, including physiotherapists, paramedics, opposition physiotherapists etc.
• Be available for directed advice outside contact hours, within reason.
• Be available for occasional 'out-of-hours' additional responsibilities e.g. medicals, consultations.
• Where required assist with the process of new signing medical screens with feedback to Head of Medical Services.
• Oversee the management of First Team player injuries/illness in consultation with the Head of Medical Services and the wider MDT.
• Participate in the training and development of Sports Medicine tam staff.
• Help maintain adequate stocks of appropriate medicines, appliances and equipment as procured by the club.
• Maintain secure medical records and ensure the completion of all appropriate paperwork/electronic records.
• Maintain own appropriate Continued Professional Development (CPD) and actively participate in that of those within the medical department and MDT.
• Ensure the FA Anti-Doping and Whereabouts regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Assist in the evolution of MSL screening batteries and annual medical testing for First Team players as appropriate.
• Ensure notification of any consultations and imaging to the Health Partners Europe personnel.
• Undertake any reasonable additional duties as required and agreed with the First Team Medical Staff
• Assist and where required lead in service development, creation of frameworks, standard operating procedures and innovative ways of working.
• Identify areas of service development objectives and undertake in-house investigation to evolve practises in-line with evidence base, and anecdotal information when required.
• Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.
• To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
• Complete mandatory eLearning modules in relation to Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity upon the request of your Line Manager.
• To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
• To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
• To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.
• To carry out/take part in training requests as directed by the Club.

Essential Criteria:

• Postgraduate education with expertise in spinal and pelvic related issues
• Valid HCPC and CSP Registration
• To hold an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Considerable experience working with Elite Sports Professionals and operating at this level.
• Pitch side trauma management (AREA/ATMMIF) or equivalent
• Good Interpersonal Skills - must be a consistent performer
• Reflective on own approaches, strengths, weaknesses and area for development
• Student of the profession, looking to improve and develop.

Desirable Criteria:

• A strong motivator, with high enthusiasm
• Experience of gymnasium and field-based rehabilitation.

Application Process
Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department [email protected] or call 0114 253 7200.

Completed application forms must be submitted via email to [email protected] stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.

Closing Date: Wednesday19th February 2025
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

Equality and Diversity
Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at [email protected]

Safer Recruitment
Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy