Head of Injury Management(MCWFC)

Role specific accountabilities:

1

Lead and manage the planning, delivery and review of physiotherapy and soft tissue provision to MCWFC in line with the MCWFC Performance Services Strategy.

2

Line manage and supervise MCWFC Physiotherapists & Soft Tissue Therapist to ensure club-wide alignment to the Performance Services Strategy.

3

Lead, manage, co-ordinate and deliver a proactive approach to injury management in collaboration with other MCWFC Performance Services and in-line with best practice.

4

Lead and manage the development and ongoing delivery of evidence-informed rehabilitation/return to play provision that minimises time lost to injury and minimises chances of re-injury

5

Lead the development and delivery of proactive approaches to injury prevention that align to the MCWFC Performance Services strategy in collaboration with other MCWFC Performance Services.

6

Lead & manage the use of specialists and contractors to support ongoing injury prevention, management, rehabilitation provision.

7

Oversee ongoing best-practice injury surveillance contributing to consistent reporting to key stakeholders.

8

Work in partnership with the MCWFC Doctor to ensure medical Emergency Action Plans are kept up to date and effective.

9

Ensure excellent standards of clinical governance including databasing, record keeping and injury /illness auditing across MCWFC medical services in a consistent and timely fashion.

Role specific knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential:

• A recognised Physiotherapy qualification (eg. Undergraduate degree)
• Postgraduate qualification in Sports Injury Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning, or other related and supporting area
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Hold an up-to-date advanced emergency pitch-side qualification (eg ATMMiF or equivalent)
• Extensive experience working in an elite sporting environment, with experience of leading on the rehabilitation of common and complex injuries.
• Significant experience in a ‘lead’ role with responsibility for strategic delivery, clinical change, line management and mentoring of a team of practitioners
• Highly developed knowledge and technical skillset in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in a high performance environment (including training adaptation, injury/illness risk management, confidence in assessment and clinical judgment etc).
• An advanced ability to develop excellent relationships with key stakeholders (Players, Coaches, wider MDT) that enable challenge, support and trust in the Physiotherapy support provided.
• An ability to reflect on current working practice & adapt as required.
• An ability to utilise performance related data to inform practice

Desirable:

• Experience working with elite female athletes/in Women’s sport.
• Experience working in elite professional football.
• Strength & Conditioning education/training
• Previous training in coaching &/or mentoring