About The Role
The key duties will be to fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist or sports therapist in the assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of all injuries and to drive the development of evidence-based protocols for all areas of physiotherapy or sports therapy within LCFC Women.
The successful candidate will also be able to assist in the delivery and development of world class clinical practice within the LCFC Women first team, reserve team and academy teams.
You will be able to monitor and react to the evolving world of sports medicine, keeping up to date with all current research developments and changes in professional regulations and you will ensure the latest clinical, scientific and technical innovations for practice are incorporated into maintaining the highest level of care.
You will ensure that medical practices are aligned with the wider Club, working in collaboration with other medical teams.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Excellent clinical reasoning and treatment skills
Excellent understanding of the principles and delivery of injury prevention programmes and protocols and in the understanding and delivery of rehabilitative medicine
Ability to lead group sessions and deliver gym and pitch-based programmes to groups and individuals
An excellent understanding of the principles of human performance and how they relate to clinical sports medicine
Ability to develop productive relationships within the department, Football Club and with relevant individuals within the wider sports medicine community
Able to work to establish the role in a new team within the Club, you will have the ability to work in a fast moving environment, managing change and embedding new ways of working
An adaptable, practical, flexible and innovative approach to work will be important
Willing to support and promote the Club and football philosophy
and have significant experience in:
Working in an elite high-performance setting and working in an interdisciplinary sports science and medicine team
The delivery of injury diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies within a sporting environment
Maintaining detailed records for all activities in the department in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
Assisting in the the implementation of the departmental injury prevention protocols through assessment, analysis, delivery and auditing of collected data
About LCFC Women
LCFC Women competes in the FA Women’s Championship – the second tier of the women’s game behind the FA Women’s Super League.
From its formation in 2004, the Club was run on an amateur and semi-professional basis with support from Leicester City Football Club.
In August 2020, the Club turned professional after being acquired by King Power International – Leicester City’s parent company – and realigned as a core team in Leicester City’s football operation.
The Club plays its home matches at Farley Way Stadium in Quorn, Leicestershire.
Benefits Package
LCFC Women offers a competitive salary and pension scheme.
Contract Type – 6 months fixed-term
Hours Per Week – 37.5 as per training schedule and match programme
Conditions Of The Role
Flexibility with working hours required to meet demands of the role
This role is regarded as a ‘Regulated Activity’ and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identify or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.
A detailed job description can be found here. If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please apply by sending your CV, along with a covering letter, by email to recruitment@lcfc.co.uk. Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.