Head of Academy Medical Department Academy Reports to Head of Academy Performance Location Academy Training Ground(s) and Abbey Stadium Salary £28,000 - £32,000 Hours 40 hours per week, including match days and evenings. Flexibility around working days and hours Role Summary The Head of Academy Medical will be responsible for the management of all medical provision across the Academy’s U9- U21s. The Head of Academy Medical will be responsible for leading on clinical examinations and interventions for the U18s and U21s. The Head of Academy Medical will be responsible for leading on all communication with the MDT across the U18-U21 age groups. The Head of Academy Medical will be responsible for supporting the Academy U9-U16 Lead Therapist with the management of the Schoolboy Medical programme Key Job Outcomes • To lead on the management of full-time and part-time Academy Therapists to ensure appropriate coverage of U9- U21 training, fixture, and tour programmes is provided. • To be the lead clinician to all full and part-time Academy players across the age-groups • To ensure all clinical examinations and therapeutic interventions are documented in line with HCPC standards across the Academy Medical staff via athlete management portals (Kitman Labs, TrainMyAthlete). • To work closely with the Head of Academy Performance and Head of Medical with regards to the transition of players from the U18s & U21s into the 1st Team. • To lead on the Academy Medical Service EPPP Audit compliance procedure and ensure successful adherence to the National Audit of Injury and Rehabilitation. • To coordinate U15-U21 cardiac screening in line with FA guidelines and lead on any required follow-up investigations or interventions. • To coordinate all SCAT Concussion Baseline Testing across the U18-U21 groups. • To assist the Head of Medical in ensuring club adherence to Medical Department Minimum Standards including but not limited to; Emergency Action Planning, servicing of medical equipment, staff fitness to practice and clinical note auditing. • To lead the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation for all full and part-time Academy players, with delegation to appropriate staff members where indicated. • To be responsible for conducting medical and physical screening for U18 and U21 players. • To be responsible for the micro/meso/macrocycle planning of rehabilitation and modified S&C and pitch load for injured Academy players in coordination with the Head of Academy Performance and Head of Medical. • To lead clinical judgement on the appropriate care pathway for injured Academy players including referral for diagnostic imaging, specialist consultation and alternative interventions (And accompany players where appropriate). • To ensure all Academy players complete a robust Return to Training/Play protocol following injury, in coordination with the Head of Academy Performance and Head of Medical based on standardised practices and club protocols. • To be the principle point of contact with injured Academy players and their parents/guardians for all communication regarding injury status, home care advice, notification of attendance to clinics and anticipated return to training/play. • In cooperation with the Head of Academy Performance and Head of Medical, develop and implement a standardised movement and musculoskeletal screening battery across the U18-U21 groups. • To produce Weekly, Quarterly, and Annual Injury reports detailing all Academy players for Academy Manager, Phase Lead Coaches, Head of Medical, Head of Academy Performance & Part-time Therapists. • Ensure maintenance of professional portfolio of essential requirements as indicated by EPPP including HCPC registration, approved pitch-side qualification, DBS certificate, safeguarding training and Hep B immunity for the Lead Academy Physiotherapist and Academy Therapists (full and part-time). https://hr.breathehr.com/v/head

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