Job Vacancy
Garnock Rugby Club are looking to appoint a Physiotherapist to provide pitchside/first aid assistance for Saturday afternoon matches (home and away) as well as on training evenings with a predominant focus on our senior section.
The successful applicant will also be responsible for the assessment and treatment of player injuries with a focus on ensuring a return to match fitness. Experience in a musculoskeletal/rugby setting would be preferable alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
This role would be ideally suited to new graduates with an interest in rugby or sports physiotherapy.
Essential Requirements
- Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in Physiotherapy or sports therapy and registered with HCPC or equivalent sports therapy professional body.
- Pitch side first aid qualification (this can be arranged if necessary).
- Evidence of appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
- PVG certified.
- High professional standards and a commitment to continuing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Weekly clinic (Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings) to assess/treat injured players.
- Pre-match advice/strapping/treatment as required.
- Post-match advice/treatment as required.
- Match day first aid and pitchside treatment.
- Rehabilitation programme for players returning from injury including any required strength and conditioning.
- Maintenance and ownership of first aid equipment/materials.
- Patient documentation in keeping with professional standards.
- Administration responsibility including injury recording in line with SRU reporting requirements.
- Responsibility for our emergency action planning including game day logistics with any travelling team physios.
- Provide continuous improvement training and scenario/game-based learning to develop our coaches outwith their required first aid training.
Remuneration & Application Details
Remuneration: Negotiable and dependant on experience.
Start Date: As soon as practicable.
Application Deadline: 24th July.
Please send your CV and covering letter to:
dor@garnockrugbyclub.com