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Sports Massage Therapist / Sports Therapist

Boost Sports Massage – Penwortham, Preston

Part-time | Self-employed

Boost Sports Massage is looking for a confident, knowledgeable and personable Sports Massage Therapist or Sports Therapist/Rehabilitator to join our established clinic in Penwortham.

We work with a wide range of clients – from people dealing with everyday aches, recurring muscular problems and desk-related tension to active individuals managing injuries, training demands or returning to activity.

Our approach is assessment-led and evidence-informed. We aim to understand why a client is experiencing a problem, provide effective hands-on treatment, explain our findings clearly and, where appropriate, use rehabilitation and self-management strategies to help create longer-term improvement.

Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better.

The role

You will manage your own clients within the Boost clinic, with responsibilities including:

• Assessing clients and identifying appropriate treatment goals
• Developing personalised treatment plans
• Providing high-quality sports and remedial massage and appropriate soft-tissue techniques
• Giving clear, practical advice around movement, activity and self-management
• Creating appropriate rehabilitation and exercise programmes
• Maintaining accurate and professional SOAP notes and client records
• Monitoring client progress and adapting treatment or rehabilitation accordingly
• Proactively managing client follow-up and rebooking, with the expectation of developing strong client retention and an ongoing treatment/maintenance schedule
• Keeping the treatment room clean, tidy and professionally presented
• Communicating effectively with the practice manager and other therapists
• Attending relevant team meetings and training sessions
• Maintaining and developing your clinical knowledge through CPD
• Working in accordance with the Boost Sports Massage clinical approach, standards and brand values
• Contributing ideas to improve the client experience and continued development of the clinic

Required working hours

Applicants must be able to commit to these specific shifts:

• One full weekend day every 2 weeks
• 1-2 evenings per week
• In addition alternate Monday mornings are currently available.

These hours are essential to the role. Applicants who are unable to work the required shifts will not be suitable for this position.

There is potential for additional hours to become available in the future as the clinic continues to grow. This may include increased availability for treatment appointments, further development of your client base and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the clinic.

What we're looking for

Applicants should hold:

• A Level 4 Sports Massage qualification or above, or a relevant Sports Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation degree
• Appropriate professional and public liability insurance
• A current First Aid qualificationYou should also have:
• A good understanding of anatomy, movement and musculoskeletal conditions
• An understanding of exercise rehabilitation, strength and conditioning principles and progressive loading
• Confidence assessing clients and developing appropriate treatment plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good timekeeping, organisation and record keeping
• The confidence to work independently with clients
• A willingness to continue learning and developing clinically
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team
• A genuine interest in helping people understand their bodies, overcome problems and stay active
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