Job Vacancy: Southern Vipers Lead Physiotherapist

Job Title: Southern Vipers Lead Physiotherapist

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract - Six Weeks (July-August 2018) Full-Time (Self-Employed Basis)

Job Location: The Ageas Bowl

Southern Vipers Cricket Team are seeking applications from competent musculoskeletal physiotherapists currently working or progressing towards a physiotherapy career in Sport.

If successful, the post holder will secure a six-week full-time fixed term contract providing medical provision to some of the best female cricketers in the world.

The Southern Vipers are a professional women’s Twenty20 cricket team based in Hampshire, with a squad comprised of both locally developed and international professional female players, that compete in the annual Kia Super League competition. 

The Vipers won the inaugural KSL competition in 2016, and followed this up with a runners up place in 2017. Behind their success is the support of an experienced coaching team and as part of this network, the Vipers seek a lead physiotherapist to provide medical support to the team through their 2018 Kia Super League competition.

The role will be supported by medical staff at Hampshire Cricket, and will include ECB doctor support, and access to the facilities at the The Ageas Bowl, the home of Hampshire Cricket.

Job Description

To succeed in the role you would need excellent clinical skills and some experience in the provision of physiotherapy to elite athletes/high performing teams. Previous experience of working within cricket is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will have a proven track record of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

You must have qualification and registration as a Chartered Physiotherapist, and preferably a post-graduate qualification in Sports Physiotherapy/Medicine. You should be flexible towards working schedules and willing to travel extensively within the UK.

Working Relationships:

• Southern Vipers Director of Cricket
• Southern Vipers Coaches
• Lead Physiotherapist, Hampshire Cricket
• Strength and Conditioning Coach(s)
• Chief Medical Officer
• ECB Female Lead Physiotherapist
• Massage therapists

Knowledge & Experience:

Essential:

• At least 2 years qualification as a physiotherapist and current registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• Experience of working in elite sport
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Full Driving Licence
• Computer literacy

Desirable:

• Advanced on field life support training within the past two years
• Post graduate qualifications relating to Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation
• Experience working in elite sport including development of injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies
• Experience of travelling with an elite sporting team

Remuneration:

Extremely Competitive

Requirements

This is a fixed term 6-week contract, where you will work full-time between the dates of 16^th July 2018 to 27^th August 2018. This will include some evening and weekend work in this period.

Closing date: 9^th March 2018

Interview date: To be confirmed

Desired Start Date: 16^th July 2018

Please send all applications including a CV and a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to james.clegg@ageasbowl.com.