Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Senior Soft Tissue Therapist

DEPARTMENT:

Performance

REPORTS TO:

Head of First Team Physiotherapy

LOCATION:

Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton Park with travel where required

HOURS:

A minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility in this role is essential - ability to


work irregular and unsocial hours as required. Work may be subject to change with


less than 24 hours' notice on occasions. Work will regularly be outside 'normal'


working hours, in evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Attendance at consultant


appointments/special events/dinners/tournaments. All annual leave is to be taken


during breaks in the footballing season.

DATE:

May 2025

We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the


country's most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black


Country's most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.


Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back among football's European elite, but this time we will


compete as a sports and entertainment business across multiple brand verticals.


As a challenger club, Wolves dare to be different, which is why creating world class propositions in


Esports, Motor Racing, Fashion and Music are all part of our ambitious plans.





At Wolves, we don't simply look to the future, we seize it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people

and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This

means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's

commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensuring that

Wolves is free from discrimination and harassment.

Job purpose

To play a key role in the Performance department for Wolves, delivering optimal soft tissue/manual


therapy interventions to facilitate injury prevention and injury management strategies.


To oversee and support other Soft Tissue Therapists





To ensure that all kit and equipment is appropriately maintained and stocked, correctly packed and


sent to all matches/training camps.



May 2025

Key Responsibilities

MANAGEMENT OF INJURIES




In collaboration with the First Team Physiotherapists, deliver optimal therapy services to Wolves First Team players to facilitate the rehabilitation process.


In collaboration with the Physiotherapists, monitor key objective and subjective markers on a daily
basis in order to help rehab prescription.
Work collaboratively with the Medicine and Science team to strive for best-practice in all aspects of
player injury management.
Demonstrate exceptional communication with all multi-disciplinary team members in order to
ensure clarity of injured player management.
To work collaboratively with the Science team throughout the rehabilitation process, respecting
appropriate roles and responsibilities.
Feedback requested/relevant information to physiotherapy staff when supporting the rehabilitation
of injured players.
Be comfortable accepting direction and feedback from Physiotherapy staff, whilst simultaneously
being able to offer constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance injury management and


prevention.
To work in a manner that supports the philosophy of Shared Decision Making in injury management. To be prepared to cross cover Academy Physiotherapy roles for all professional age groups as
required for the smooth running of the department
To accurately and comprehensively complete medical notes within 24 hours of any treatment in the
medical records system.



INJURY REDUCTION





To communicate effectively each morning with the wider MDT and senior performance managers, providing information to inform individual player availability and readiness to train.


Work with players on a daily basis prior to training, implementing corrective strategies as directed by
the Physiotherapy team.
To contribute to player screening where appropriate as requested by the Head of First Team
Physiotherapy.
Work collaboratively with the Performance team to analyse injury patterns and adjust preventative
programmes accordingly in order to mitigate the risk of injury.
Collect and provide information as requested by the First Team Head Physiotherapist and Head of
Performance, for the completion of ongoing Injury Audits.
To deliver recovery protocols / maintenance treatments on training days. To deliver recovery protocols on match days, and match day +1/+2 training days as the training
programme requires.



MEDICAL PROVISION AT MATCHES/TOURS





To assist with match day therapy delivery for the First Team at both home and away games as required by the Head Physiotherapist and Head of Performance in order to effectively manage


workloads. This may require staying overnight the day before Match days at both Home and Away


games.



May 2025


To assist with Player extrication procedures as directed by the Lead Match day Doctor, and
according to pre agreed match day EAP processes.
When not attending Match days, to provide treatment cover for injured players who are training
at the Training Ground on Match Days.



To assist with forward planning of overseas trips, and be part of an 'advanced party' to travel early to camps in order to set up and prepare facilities if required.











EQUIPMENT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT





To be responsible for the management of consumables, ensuring correct levels of stock are
ordered and present in the Physiotherapy facilities at both Compton and Molineux, and all stock


is correctly logged.


To be responsible for the daily upkeep and maintenance of physiotherapy equipment eg.
Compex, Game Ready, Laser, ensuring that they are safe and operational at all times, and


correctly stored / logged.


To be responsible for the arrangement and packing of all physiotherapy and medical kit and
equipment for home and away games, and overseas travel.


To be responsible for the monitoring, operation and maintenance of all hydrotherapy facilities
at Compton and Molineux.


Maintain relevant Hydrotherapy maintenance training. To take a lead role in co-ordinating the safe and appropriate use of our Cyrotherapy chamber
and to be responsible for liaising with the 3rd party suppliers in relation to maintenance and


nitrogen delivery.





CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT




Work towards designated SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timed) targets for personal development and departmental progression in collaboration with Head of Medical Services.


Keep a Personal Development Plan (PDP) which highlights areas for development and allows us to
afford you the time and resources to work towards these objectives wherever possible.
To meet with Head of Medical Services on 3 monthly basis to discuss and review SMART Targets. To maintain the relevant level of trauma training on an annual basis. Take responsibility for your own continued professional development, ensuring that you attend
regular courses/conferences and keeping an up to date portfolio of achievements. Appropriate


funding will be available for courses / conferences - this is to be assessed on a case-by-case basis and


will be linked to your Personal Development Plan / SMART Targets.


Be involved in organising CPD for staff- arranging; emergency aid training, in-house speakers, Journal
Club, socials etc on a bi-monthly basis.



May 2025


ANY OTHER DUTIES


To assist with pitch-side trauma cover during training sessions when requested by Head of First Team
Physiotherapy.


You may at time be required to carry out additional tasks / reasonable duties not outlined in this job
description.

General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

Safeguarding

This role involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults in a Regulated Activity (or in
closed proximity to children and/or vulnerable adults). This means that the post-holder is


required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding


vulnerable people.

Key relationships

Head of First Team Physiotherapy Head of High Performance


May 2025

Person

Specification

Job Title:

Senior Soft Tissue Therapist





Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,


method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc


Essential


Experience of treating elite athletes as part of a Multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of injury management in elite sports. Exceptional manual therapy / soft tissue therapy skills.
Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills


etc


Essential


Ability to communicate fluently (in English), demonstrating advanced communication skills Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills whilst working in pressurised situations Highly motivated individual that demonstrates a pro-active attitude towards service development
and demonstrates a passion for working as part of an MDT in professional sport
Personal integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from others Open minded individual with a view of adopting new practices Advanced personal commitment to continuous professional development Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working


etc
Essential


Ability to prioritise own workload A positive attitude to information technology Understanding of how to work safely with children and / or vulnerable adults and uphold generally
accepted practice when working with those participants
Promote, adhere to and implement the Club's Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed
equality and diversity within Club
Exceptional communication skills using various mediums. An ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines. An ability to respect roles and responsibilities of other practitioners. To have a problem solving attitude that is open to change and innovation.


Desirable





Additional European languages.
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.
Essential


Significant experience in the provision of soft tissue therapy to elite athletes Evidence of using soft tissue therapy skills in the prevention and management of sports injuries Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team in a professional sporting environment
May 2025


An understanding of working in the football environment with previous experience of working as a
soft tissue therapist in an elite sport setting
Experience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practice Experience of implementing profiling and screening methods for elite athletes


Desirable





Working with children and/or vulnerable adults
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required





Essential


Relevant soft tissue therapy qualification Full UK driving license and car Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves
Safeguarding Manager
Desirable





FA ATMMiF trained BSc in Therapy or Rehabilitation Discipline MSc level degree
May 2025