England Medical Team - Recruitment

The England Touch Physiotherapist provides physiotherapy services: encompassing assessment, treatment and management of all players associated with England Touch Association in partnership with The Head of Medical Services.

Job Time Line 2014/2015:

Closing date for application November 30^th
2 days interviews – Manchester December 20^th (a further date is TBC)
Training session – Manchester February 21^st
Training session – Manchester April 11^th
NTS – Venue TBC - Midlands May: 30^th
NTS – Venue TBC - South June: 13^th
NTS – Venue TBC - North July 4^th
NTS Final – Venue TBC July 18/19^th
ETA Nationals – Venue TBC August 7/8/9^th

Remuneration:

£40/day for NTS and National events
Travelling expenses dependent upon location

Principles and Responsibilities

Include (but are not limited to) the following:

To provide all aspects of physiotherapy care/trauma management
To liaise with all members of the medical team in treating and monitoring players injuries
Report to Head of Medical Services on all matters arising with players injuries and progress
Attend all training sessions to ensure adequate training for NTS medical cover
Attend a minimum of 1 tournament and provide pitch side cover, first aid, assessment and management of injuries
Be trained and up to date with emergency medical procedures and acute pitch side care (including spinal injuries and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as a qualified physiotherapist)
Keep up to date records of assessment, treatment and plan of all players involved in care

Performance measures

Develop and maintain effective communication skills with Head of Medical Services, tournament organiser and the medical staff
Provide accurate documentation of injuries, treatment and rehab progress.
Provide end of match report and end of tournament report to the Head of Medical Services.