Job Description
Position:
Postgraduate Sport Rehabilitation Skills Development Intern
Academic Group/Service
School of Sport and Biomedical Sciences
Reference:
UOB-GI08
Grade:
Grade 2
Status:
Fixed term – 6 months
Hours:
Full-time; 36.25 hours per week
Responsible to:
Head of School
Background:
The Graduate Internship Scheme provides a fixed-term employment opportunity for students
who have successfully graduated to Degree level from the University of Bolton. This
opportunity is open to UoB graduates who have completed during the academic year
2015/16.
The Scheme is intended for graduates to gain valuable experience of working within a busy
customer facing environment. The University’s intention is to create opportunities across a
number of functions, which will enable graduates from a range of disciplines to gain and
develop transferable skills within the work environment.
The primary contact for the scheme will be the Head of Careers and Employability. The
placement, will however, have an identified line manager within the dedicated Academic
Group/Professional Support Service to which they are assigned.
There will be a relevant period of induction so that the placement is integrated into the
University’s business processes. In particular, certain mandatory training will be put in place
and a mentor allocated, where it is considered appropriate.
The role holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be expected to continually
monitor and evaluate their progress to be able to demonstrate a transferable skills-set at the
completion of the placement with the University.
The role holder will be expected to have an understanding and awareness of the
requirements in respect to Health and Safety at Work, together with the principles of the
legislative Acts relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Bribery.
Main Function of the Internship:
The aim is to give the role holder an opportunity to encounter a wide range of
internal/external activities that are undertaken on a day to day basis within the University.
This is an opportunity for recent University of Bolton graduates to develop the skills and
experience required for many potential graduate professions.
The role will require interaction with University staff, students, graduates and organisations
external to the institution. The post holder will also need to be able to work outside of normal
hours when required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will improve the student experience by acting as a mentor to undergraduate
students on the Sport Rehabilitation degree, both in a teaching and clinical capacity.
The role will also involve producing a Professional Development Pack which includes Sport
Rehabilitation specific skills, evidence of clinical education skills, patient report writing,
CV/cover letter writing, and support for interview preparation.
The intern will also assist the clinic manager in compiling the health & safety and SSIC
annual audit and function in the SSIC as a graduate Sport Rehabilitator under the guidance
of all Sport Rehabilitation staff.
Additional Information
1. Work flexibly and support other services at peak times, as directed by your line
manager.
2. To assist with the collection of data for the annual Destination of Leavers from Higher
Education Survey.
3. To work flexibly as part of the team, which may require working evenings and
weekends when required. To assist with open days and enrolment periods and cover
other areas in times of staff shortage.
4. Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature and grading of the role as
determined by your line manager.
Person Specification
Position:
Academic
Group/Service
Postgraduate Sport Rehabilitation Skills
Development Intern
School of Sport and Biomedical Sciences
Criteria
Reference:
UOB-GI08
Priority
(1/2/3)
Method of Assessment
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
1
1 a)
Qualifications
Degree gained from the University of Bolton in Sport
Rehabilitation
1 b)
Educated to GCSE, grade C or equivalent in English and
Mathematics, or equivalent standard of education
2
2 a)
Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of BASRaT guidelines on professional scope of
practice and patient confidentiality
2 b)
Knowledge of common musculoskeletal conditions in terms
of subjective and objective clinical manifestations
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 c)
An understanding of potential hazards, risks, and health and
safety issues in the workplace
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 d)
To be up-to-date and able to safely perform Sport
Rehabilitation skills
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 e)
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, students,
and clients – both written and verbal formats
Competent in the use of electrotherapies including
ultrasound, laser and interferential therapy.
Awareness of the role of other professions in a
multidisciplinary team in the appropriate resolution of MSK
disorders.
Competent in using a patient management information
system, such as TM2
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 i)
Ability to demonstrate basic analytical skills in compiling and
analysing data from a source such as dissertation
participants, TM2 or patient records.
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3
3 a)
Experience
Clinical experience in a private clinical setting gained from
undergraduate clinical placement hours
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 b)
Experience and evidence of exceptional level of professional
and responsible behaviour shown during undergraduate
clinical placements
Additional experience/outreach/volunteering activity outside
of 400 clinical hours gained through undergraduate degree
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 d)
Additional experience of mentoring and/or supporting
students in lower academic cohorts
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
4
4 a)
Personal Qualities
Able to work without supervision and complete projects on
time and to deadlines
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
4 b)
Flexible response to work
1
4 c)
Able to show initiative and work as part of a team
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 f)
2 g)
2 h)
3 c)
1
2
5
Other
5 a)
Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the
University, which may require working at times outside of
normal working hours
1
Interview
5b
Commitment to the University’s policy on equal
opportunities and diversity
1
Interview
5 c)
Willing to undertake appropriate staff development to keep
up to date with the requirements of the role, which may take
place outside the University
1
Interview
Note:
1. Priority 1 indicates vital criteria - a candidate would be unsuccessful if unable to satisfy a Priority
1 criteria.
2. Priority 2 indicates desirable criteria - candidates failing to satisfy a number of these are unlikely
to be successful.
3. Priority 3 indicates criteria not specifically required for the post but in a competitive situation
may be used to select candidates who cannot be separated on priorities 1. and 2.
4. Please note it is normally expected that a new appointee will commence at the bottom of grade.