Senior Men's Physio Vacancy - Dorking Rugby

EMPLOYMENT PACK Job Role: Senior Men’s Physio Department: Medical Team Closing Date: 31st January 2025

EMPLOYMENT PACK Vacancy Job Title: Senior Men’s Physio Department: Medical Team Accountable to: Head of Medical & Director of Rugby Start Date: 1st July 2025 Closing Date: 31st January 2025 Position Type: Part-Time (Flexible Days)

About Us Dorking Rugby is a thriving community club with a proud history and a commitment to player welfare and development at all levels. Our youth section is at the heart of our club, fostering the next generation of rugby talent in a supportive and inclusive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive club during a pivotal period of growth and innovation.

Purpose of the Role To lead and manage DRFC Medical Services and Physiotherapy provision for the elite squad and further down the club as budgets allow, audit, and maintain standards (see RFU minimum standards medical criteria document 2023/24

Duties & Responsibilities: Overall Responsibilities To lead on accurate medical and musculoskeletal diagnosis and oversee treatment and rehabilitation of the Men’s Squad by identifying injured players post game or training.

To organise physiotherapy support for rest of club (including overseeing and mentoring women’s, youth and colts’ service) To lead on recruitment and rota of all medical staff and ensure appropriate qualifications. To include but not limited to, Chartered Physiotherapists, Rehabbers and Doctors.

Ensuring evidence-based practice where practicable and educating players.

To lead on communication and implementation of referrals, scans and surgery with SPIRE St Anthony’s.

To communicate and manage illnesses such as Covid-19 in liaison with club doctor to ensure safe management of playing squad whilst understanding DRFC has a large community section and external users of the facilities.

Formulate, co-ordinate and supervise detailed recorded rehabilitation programmes for 1st xv squad players with S&C and coaches.

To support Head of S&C as required.

Keeping documentation on all aspects of injury management in accordance to the standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health Professions Council (HPC) with VALD and Trello online system and Return 2 play for concussion management.

Where appropriate identify and facilitate appropriate communication methods in liaison with Head Coach. Meeting outside of training early in the week to identify priorities for the week.

EMPLOYMENT PACK Provide in person or oversee provision of match day physiotherapy cover for Performance Squad and evening training sessions and ensure adequate cover if not available with as much notice for team as possible. This to be agreed in advance with the head coach Procurement and maintaining all tape/equipment/drugs required to allow all the DRFC physios to carry out their duties. Check all such equipment and record.

Attend, contribute to and provide regular reports at appropriate meetings such as Playing Group meetings and DRRFC Board meetings as able.

Attend appropriate CPD events to ensure knowledge/practice remains up to date and relevant. Be aware of and dedicate personnel to the antidoping control program.

Liaise with DRFC over medical cover for events internal and external and ensure annual 1st aid courses for coaches and key staff.

The Person Experience Essential: To help develop and maintain a successful image and profile for DRFC both in the UK and further afield To co-operate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of opportunity in employment and sports equity and, in addition to encourage their staff to ensure that they comply with all aspects of the equal opportunities in employment and sports equity policies and practices.

To comply with all aspects of the company’s policies including Health and Safety, Diversity and Equality and any other relevant policy to ensure a safe, supportive and productive working environment.

Qualifications Essential: Physiotherapy Degree Recognised Pitch side Qualification.

Valid and up-to-date DBS check.

Desirable: Additional qualifications in sports injury management or rehabilitation.

Development Essential: Attendance at relevant RFU medical seminars and events.

Maintaining PHICIS qualification funding provided by DRFC

Skills Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Basic proficiency in digital tools and platforms for managing treatment plans and reporting.

How To Apply To apply for the Lead Youth Physiotherapist role, please email dor@dorkingrfc.com with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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