The Commonwealth Games Council for England (CGCE) is seeking a second chartered physiotherapist to work with Team England athletes at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games.

The 3rd Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Pune, India from 12th to 18th October 2008. The successful applicant should have availability to travel for two to three weeks during October 2008 and may also be required to provide some occasional cover for sports teams in the lead up to the Games.

All applicants must have completed a diploma or degree course that has led to membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and have a minimum of five years post-registration clinical experience with at least two years experience in the treatment of sports related injuries.

Active involvement with a National Governing Body of Sport working with athletes throughout their training and competitive seasons for at least two years will be considered an advantage as will a Diploma or MSc in Sports Physiotherapy and/or ACPSM silver level certification.

Applicants will be asked to provide proof of their own continuing professional development in the fields of sports medicine and musculo-skeletal physiotherapy, including evidence of regular CPR training.

Chartered physiotherapists who have previous experience of working at an international multi-sport event; have multi-sport experience; and have attained Level 4 membership of the Sports Massage Association will be regarded favourably.

Applicants should send a copy of their CV (including names and addresses of two referees) together with a letter of application that provides any additional relevant information to:

Commonwealth Games Council for England (HQ)
PO Box 36288,
London SE19 2YY

Applications can also be sent electronically to: c.tyler@cgce.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 18 January 2008
Interviews: February 2008