11 Sep 2023

Job Opportunity: Leeds Rhinos Assistant Physiotherapist (Academy Lead) (F/T)

Leeds Rhinos are recruiting for a full time Assistant Physiotherapist to work with their Academy.

Location; Bartercard Training Complex and various, North of England

Salary; Competitive, based on previous experience.

Reporting to: Head of Medical Services, Performance Director and Head Physiotherapist

Leeds Rhinos is looking for an experienced physio to provide world-class player care and support as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Leading in the diagnosis, treatment and management of all physiotherapy care for Leeds Rhinos Academy and 1^st team players.

Essential Requirements:

Detailed knowledge of rugby league or team sports at an elite level.
At least 2 years’ experience in a professional sporting environment with experience of player treatment and management at a professional level.
Practical experience in the provision of muscular-skeletal and soft tissue manual therapy techniques.
Some knowledge of applied sports science, sports programming and conditioning.
Some experience in the design and implementation of individual rehabilitation pathways.
Ability to communicate to a high standard in both written and oral formats.
Computer literate.

Principle duties/ activities:

Carry out all the duties and responsibilities which may reasonably be required to deliver the services to the highest professional standard commensurate with your involvement in elite sport.
Ensure the medical needs of the players are being met through regular monitoring and evaluation of key physical markers.
Lead player medical clinics, rehabilitation programmes and treatment providing written feedback reports on athlete progressions at academy level
Support player medical clinics, rehabilitation programmes and treatment providing written feedback reports on athlete progressions at 1^st team level
Maintain accurate databases of all medical records, injury history and treatment protocol using centralised club databases.
As required ensure all relevant players pre-participation paperwork is submitted prior to commencing training or registration and relevant pre-signing medicals are conducted and recorded.
Maintain and comply to club and RFL injury, training and participation surveillance recording
Attend regular staff meetings and provide medical input to facilitate discussion and consequently decision making around training, fitness testing, medical procedures, mobility programmes and squad member’s fitness/health.
Liaise with all coaching, management sports science and medical staff (including medical, strength & conditioners and masseurs) as necessary.
Manage the delivery of player preparation (strapping & otherwise) for both training and games on a daily, weekly and seasonal basis.
Be prepared to attend and support on-going staff CPD both internal and external
Be prepared to attend specialist list referral appointments when required.
Maintain a good working relationship with all key personnel, colleagues and players as well as outside organisations in order to support and promote the club’s needs.
A qualification at degree (or equivalent) in sports physiotherapy or sport and exercise medicine.
Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Have appropriate sporting medical insurance or professional indemnity and provide written confirmation of this.
Hold current RFL’s mandatory IMMOFP qualification or equivalent.