BULLS RECRUITING PHYSIOTHERAPIST/THERAPIST

An exciting opportunity has arisen to head the Medical Department at Bradford Bulls.

Salary

Negotiable - Dependant on experience

Contract type

Permanent 

Closing date

5pm, 1^st November 2021 (This is because the position has arisen at short notice and is required as soon as possible for pre-season training.)

Job Description

Department: Performance Department

Hours of Work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business

An exciting opportunity has arisen to head the Medical Department at Bradford Bulls.

The successful candidate will lead our Science, Medicine and Performance Team, working at a club endeavouring to earn their seat at the top table in the sport once again. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head Coach.

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal and managerial skills to represent the Department. Clinically the candidate must exhibit excellent knowledge of current evidence-based practice, have a thorough understanding of upper, lower and spinal pathologies.

The Head Physiotherapist/Therapist must demonstrate a confident ability to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries with an appropriate time-frame, with a prognosis in line with those of sporting demands and concurrent training. When necessary, the Head Physiotherapist/Therapist will support the Assistant and Academy Physiotherapists in their ability to provide the same pathway of care, facilitating their development as Independent Clinicians.

Responsibilities are as follows:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of all Senior Squad Players

Screening of short and long-term injury predispositions

Design and implement management plans of injured players

Provide pitch-side trauma cover for training and games

Appropriate record keeping in line with medico-legal requirements and those regulatory bodies

General house-keeping and maintenance of the Department

Be the main point of liaison within the department

Maintain strong working relationships with the Strength and Conditioning and Performance Team regarding training schedules, workload and programmes both on field and gym based

Have a clear and transparent pathway of communication with the Coaching Team and other Stakeholders

Take an active role in the maintenance of standards and criteria set within the RFL Audit

Take an active role in the development of al staff within the department inclusive of 1st Team and Academy.

Maintain and drive standards of discipline, respect and professional behaviour within the Department 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

BSc in Physiotherapy/ Sports Therapy/ Sports Rehab as a minimum.

IMMOFP, ATMIFF and PHICIS qualifications.

Current DBS Clearance

Appropriate experience

Prior experience of Pitch-Side Duties

Prior Clinical Experience in the Musculoskeletal setting including the use of contemporary methods of injury management and functional rehabilitation as part of a return to play pathway

Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles

Ability to Lead a Team of Qualified Physiotherapists/Therapists

IMMOFP or equivalent qualified 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Experience in a Rugby environment 

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS 

Demonstrate the ability to mix with different departments effectively communicating and distributing information

Honesty

Hard working

Organised

Flexibility of working week

Evidence of a commitment to individual professional development 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Flexibility with working hours required to meet demands of the role 

Full and clean UK driving licence 

Only applicants that meet the above criteria will be considered for the role. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to live and work in the UK. Under the Disclosure and Barring Service and in accordance with the Club’s own rules regarding Safeguarding the post-holder will be required to meet minimum criteria regarding Safeguarding and a Disclosure and Barring Check will be required in this post. Exceptions Order to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 applies.

How to apply

Please email Head Coach John Kear at performance@bradfordbulls.co.uk with your CV and a brief overview to why you should be considered for the role.