Job Description
The Sports Surgery Clinic is a World Class International Sports Surgery and Sports Medicine Hospital offering a combination of cutting edge diagnosis, surgery, rehabilitation and performance training for all, from the recreational to International athletes as inpatient and outpatients. Sports Medicine services encompass 3-Dimensional Biomechanical testing, Isokinetic dynamometry, Full physiological testing including Echocardiography, Exercise stress testing and VO2 max and Wingate testing, ESWT and Platelet rich plasma preparation, and a full Strength and Conditioning training facility. Onsite Radiological imaging include 3T MRI, 64 slice CT and full plain US and Radiological imaging. The Sports Medicine Department rehabilitation services encompass Physiotherapy and Strength and Conditioning to inpatients, outpatients, elite teams and international clients and be encompassed in this service. Our strength and conditioning coaches typically experience a relatively steep learning curve as regards testing and rehabilitation and so we are looking for an individual who is hungry to learn and upskill in a fast paced and driven environment. DESCRIPTION Primary Responsibilities The primary purpose of this role is to deliver the UPMC - SSC's Strength and conditioning services which will involve the testing of, feedback to, and rehab of a wide range of patients with a range of injuries. This would suit a strength and conditioning coach comfortable and interested in the developing their skill sets around biomechanics, performance testing and rehabilitation. Broader responsibilities To deliver a high quality service of Strength and Conditioning to patients referred by UPMC - SSC. To deliver Strength and Conditioning coaching to direct referrals for 1 on 1 training . To deliver the low back pain programme and other group training as required To deliver physiological testing as required as part of fitness lab and run lab services To ensure appropriate record keeping and electronic patient records and maintenance of good practice in data recording and evidence based medicine. To participate in developing on-going protocols and evidence based management for all common presentations to ensure standardisation of service. March 2022 To attend and contribute to Strength and Conditioning and performance rehabilitation in service sessions 8. To participate in the Sports Medicine Department in house education programme To produce clinically relevant scientific poster presentations at local, national and International conferences where appropriate from the Performance Rehabilitation team. To assist in any Sports Medicine Department research programmes as necessary To attend sessions at the weekly Sports Medicine Department Clinical meeting To provide appropriate cover for other Strength and Conditioning coaches as required To carry out other duties as directed by the Head of UPMC - SSC Lab. Reporting To: Head of UPMC-SSC Lab QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL: MSc in sport science or similar Demonstrable experience working within an interdisciplinary setting Experience working within team/group settings Experience working with athletes going through rehabilitation from injury Experience working with general population UKSCA accreditation or ability to obtain within 12 monthS Desirable: Experience in run technique coaching Experience in jump and strength profiling PLEASE NOTE: THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2024. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.