Sports Physiotherapist – Academics

Zero contract, Variable. Minimum of 8 hours a week to support with clinics, training and games.
Working Pattern:  Monday 1pm – 5pm, Wednesday 12-4pm

The successful individual will be responsible for working with our College Football Programme Players (Ages 16-19). Running a clinic once a week and providing pitch-side first aid/trauma management during fixtures if qualified. They will report to the Under 18’s Head and Assist Coach.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

 

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

 1.Injury Diagnosis and Treatment
• Conduct thorough assessments of injuries sustained by players during training sessions and matches.
• Use clinical reasoning and relevant diagnostic tools to identify the nature and extent of injuries.
• Provide immediate and appropriate treatment plans, including first aid, physical therapy modalities, and referrals to medical specialists as necessary.

2. Injury Rehabilitation and Management
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs aimed at safe and effective recovery.
• Monitor and document player progress throughout rehabilitation, adjusting treatment plans based on response and recovery timelines.
• Educate players on injury prevention techniques, safe return-to-play protocols, and ongoing injury management strategies.

 3. Clinic Management
• Plan, organize, and run a weekly clinic focused on injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records of all player interactions, treatments, and rehabilitation progress.
• Ensure the clinic environment complies with health and safety regulations, and is equipped with necessary medical supplies and equipment.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

 • Completed BSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation (or currently working towards completion). Candidates must be a minimum of a 3rd-year student and have completed at least one musculoskeletal placement.
• Valid first aid qualifications or equivalent.
• Registered with one or more of the following professional bodies: HCPC, CSP, SST, or BASRaT.
• FA Level 2 First Aid qualification or equivalent certification

Please see attached for the full Person Specification