POST:Ysjactive Sports Therapist

POST:Ysjactive Sports Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST:YSJActive Sports Therapist

POST REF:TBC

SCHOOL/ DEPARTMENT:School of Sport/ YSJActive

GRADE:5

REPORTING TO:YSJActive Manager

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: Occasional supervision of placement students

JOB PURPOSE:

To coordinate a successful sports injury service including injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Assist in the development of YSJActive as a recognised professional provider of sport, exercise and wellbeing in the University and the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care of athletes including prevent injuries, recognise, manage and treat them should they occur.
  1. Deliver and evaluate high quality injury prevention strategies e.g. Screening and monitoring of players, delivery of established exercise based protocols and post exercise recovery.
  1. Provide acute trauma triage and care and referral.
  1. Deliver and evaluate high quality rehabilitation and reconditioning methods both clinic and pitch based.
  1. Contribute to shared decision making over returning to participation and sport.
  1. Effectively communicating with all stakeholders regarding injury based information e.g. estimated injury timeframe and injury plan.
  1. To develop and oversee a weekly sports injury/ soft tissue therapy clinic for students, staff and partners.
  1. Effective governance of medical records and equipment including ensuring medical supplies are always in stock and correct working order.
  1. Assist the YSJActive team in development and delivery of activities and projects including the operation of Haxby Road and specialist classes such as stroke rehab and dementia circuits.

Plus

  • Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
  • Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained
  • Promote equal opportunities in the work of the department to include a commitment to the International Strategy of the University
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory codes of practice, as advised
  • Participate in the arrangements for performance review
  • Ensure that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities
  • Ensure all University policies are implemented within the remit of this post

HEALTH & SAFETY

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, whilst at work, members of staff must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST TITLE:YSJActive Sports Therapist

SCHOOL/ DEPARTMENT:School of Sport/ YSJActive

The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively.

REQUIREMENTS
The postholder must be able to demonstrate: / ESSENTIAL (E)
DESIRABLE (D) / MEASURED BY:
A Application form
I Interview
T/P Test/Presentation
EDUCATION/TRAINING
(Academic, vocational/professional and other training)
Professional body status as a sports injury practitioner (e.g. MSST, MBASRat, HCPC) / E / A
Acute trauma qualified (e.g. IFAS, AREA, ICIS, IMMOFP) / E / A
Recognised fitness room or gym qualifications / D / A
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
(e.g. report writing, office experience, Microsoft office)
Experience of working with a range of athletes; in particular elite level / E / A/I
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team / E / A/I
Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating evidence based return to sport strategies / E / A/I
Experience of dealing with customers / E / A/I
Knowledge and experience of basic administrative and clerical roles / E / A/I
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
(e.g. communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, team player, reliable)
Good written and oral communication skills / E / I
Flexible and adaptable approach to duties and working hours / E / I
Ability to lead, instruct and guide others / E / A/I
The ability to demonstrate independence, initiative and motivation / E / A/I
The ability to work as a team / E / I
Understanding of confidentiality, equal opportunities and health & safety within the Health and Fitness Industry / E / I
BEHAVIOURS
Behaviours will be tested at interview against the Contribution Framework (available on the recruitment web site under Our Culture & Values - Values & Principles)
Leading myself and others
Delivering a great service
Taking a professional approach
Working together as a team / E
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E / I
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SPECIAL FEATURES
(e.g. Travel, DBS)
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