Key Responsibilities

• To provide soft tissue techniques in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries to the professional players at THFC around training, matches, and international travel as required.
• Provide injury prevention advice and support in line with departmental philosophies.
• Be able to work independently to treat and manage players using strapping, tape, and massage techniques when necessary.
• Work alongside the Physiotherapy team to treat injuries to alleviate pain and regain function.
• Work alongside the Physiotherapy team to optimise performance and assist in recovery using a range of manual therapy techniques.
• Appropriately hand over relevant information to other members of the multi-disciplinary team when additional treatments or onward referral may be required.
• Assist in the management of stock and ordering of medical consumables for the Training Centre, Lodge, and Stadium.
• Assist in packing and transportation of medical equipment required for travel.
• Help maintain the treatment room and its equipment at the Training Centre.
• Develop new treatment adjunct skills as appropriate.
• Support the team on a match day as required by the Head of Medical Services, which may involve national and/or international travel.
• Assist in emergency pitch side cover at the training centre during training sessions when required.
• Attend daily medical meetings to keep updated with specific maintenance issues or treatment requirements for players within the First Team squad.
• Be proactive in reporting any potential injury/fitness issues to the Head of Medical Services on a daily basis.
• Ensure accurate medical note-keeping is upheld.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children.
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Builds strong relationships and is understanding of keeping those relationships within the boundaries of professional protocols.
• High level of confidentiality and use of discretion.
• Values & respects others and displays collaborative ways of working.
• Is a strong team worker and can also work alone.
• Takes responsibility for delivering to the highest standards.
• Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas.
• Is adaptable, flexible, and displays positivity within the workplace.
• Communicates effectively across the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant Qualification in Massage or Sports Therapy.
• FA accredited emergency aid qualification or ability to acquire.
• Demonstrable manual therapy skills.
• Good time management.
• Commitment to ongoing learning.
• Experience of providing manual therapy in an elite sporting environment.

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded that they will be subject to proportionate background, DBS, and reference checks as required.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.