JOB TITLE:

TASS & Performance Sport Clinical MSc Studentship.
Organisation: Sheffield Hallam University
Salary: MSc fees & £13,200 per year pro-rata tax-free bursary.
Contract type: 18 months – 2 years (negotiable), part-time clinical (20hrs per week).

Job Description:
Our annual TASS & Performance Sport Clinical MSc Studentship position is now open to apply for at Sheffield Hallam University. This unique developmental position is for Chartered Physiotherapists with musculoskeletal and / or sports physiotherapy experience to develop their clinical skills in multisport & MSK physiotherapy in conjunction with a fully funded MSc level study.
As a Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme hub the successful candidate will deliver physiotherapy services with support of senior clinicians to TASS athletes up to international level. The successful candidate will also deliver physiotherapy services to athletes on the Performance Sport program, members of Team Hallam, university staff, students and external partners of the University. An example of such external partnership is the Professional Footballers Association and PGMOL. This role will include close working with our S&C department in addition to rehabilitation and return to play management of athletes across a wide range of sporting disciplines (see TeamHallam.org for non-exhaustive list). Successful candidates will be required to provide multi-sport pitch-side physiotherapy at our purpose built Sports Park and hockey grounds, supervising our team of pitch-side student physiotherapists. Opportunities in supporting physiotherapy students at external events, clinical educator roles and interdisciplinary teaching within the university may also be provided or required as part of this role.
This is a unique opportunity to apply and develop your skills, experience and understanding of multisport and MSK physiotherapy, alongside development of educational, teaching and leadership skills for future careers. This programme of study aligns with the potential for membership of the MACP upon successful completion.
Previous graduates from this role have gone on to work in a variety of sectors, including elite sports, private sector, FCP roles, higher education lecturing roles and clinical management positions.
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist who can demonstrate an ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, as well as both effectively and creatively in a multidisciplinary team. Good communication skills are essential for this post to facilitate effective working relationships between the clinic, TASS networks, NGBs and university academic departments. The opportunity to travel nationally and internationally with individual sports may also be facilitated.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have achieved or be working towards the ACPSEM Bronze Award and pitch side trauma qualification prior to commencing employment. Mentorship with senior clinicians to support development within the ACPSEM pathway over the duration of the post can be provided. This role requires close working with our Strength & Conditioning team, engaging in multidisciplinary CPD activities as part of this. Support and encouragement will be provided to network and attend the various multidisciplinary CPD workshops and conferences held nationally by TASS during your post, with a yearly CPD fund provided to support additional CPD development.