Loans Physiotherapist

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for performance rehabilitation and physical development to support players to reach and surpass their potential. You will have the opportunity to travel around the UK and in Europe to visit our loan players. You will be working with some of the best footballing talent in the country, making a real difference in their development. You will lead on delivering player centered rehabilitation and performance development to our First Team and Academy players who are out on loan. You will work closely with our Head of Athletic Development ensuring all relevant medical and physical loan player information is shared with the right people. You will also work collaboratively with the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine to devise and implement the Academy injury rehabilitation management and return-to-performance pathway, with clear phase specific return to play protocols for all common injuries in line with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (minimum 2:1)
• MSc in Physiotherapy or a Sports Science related subject
• Membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
You will need to have previous experience in providing high-quality physiotherapy provision in a full-time capacity in an elite professional environment, ideally in a First Team or Loans environment. You will play a key role in our MDT and must be able to build strong relationships, collaborate and communicate with your colleagues, players and loan clubs. You will need to be able to deliver performance support principles including designing and executing return to play protocols, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and player/position specific rehabilitation.

There has never been a better time to join us, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary, showcasing Aston Villa Football Club in all its glory to a global audience, and are determined to continue our growing success, both on and off the pitch. We currently offer a range of fantastic benefits
• including:
• Offers on tickets for Men and Women's matches (subject to match and ticketing arrangements)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free staff breakfast and lunches
• Club Shop discount
• Adidas discount
• Travel discount
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Free eye tests
• Mobile network discounts
• Gym discount
• Please note these are subject to change at any time