Warning
Mae'r hysbyseb swydd hon wedi dod i ben ac mae'r ceisiadau wedi cau.
Lead Academy Psychologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Chwefror 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Chwefror 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | West London, London |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Brentford Football Club |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
Crynodeb
Job Title: Lead Academy Psychologist
Department: Sports Science
Reporting: Head of Academy Medicine & Sports Science and Consultant Head of Human Development
Location: Training Ground – Jersey Road
Salary: Competitive
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments’), you will have the opportunity to let us know at appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
The Role of Lead Academy Psychologist
Brentford Football Club is enjoying the most exciting period in its history and we’re looking for an accomplished Clinical Psychologist to join our team.
Working within the Academy Sports Science department and reporting to the Head of Academy Medicine & Sports Science and Consultant Head of Human Development, the role is integral in contributing to the Academy’s vision of being admired as the most caring and progressive academy in the world.
The successful candidate will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver a progressive, pioneering approach to player development contributing to the newly established Human Development department. Through blending Psychology and Neuroscience, this department will work closely with the Football and Education departments in developing human performance both on and off the field.
The successful candidate will specifically take a leading role in creating and delivering tailored interventions to enhance the psychological aspects of individual and team performance whilst ensuring a holistic, whole-being approach.
Main Accountabilities
Provide an evidence-based on-field and off-field psychology service to players, coaches and support staff informed by profiling, observations and data analysis.
In collaboration with the Consultant Head of Human Development, steer the department to maximise its key performance measures contributing to the Academy’s overall vision of being admired as the most Caring and Progressive Academy in the world.
Working closely with the Consultant Head of Human Development and Head of Academy Football Development, steer the Human Performance Coaches to provide gold-standard delivery of a Psychology and Neuroscience educational syllabus to players, staff and parents.
Building on current philosophies and practices, develop a robust, clear strategy, policy and action plan to support the whole-being of all players and staff.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of Human Development work, aligning with professional standards, safeguarding protocols and ethical guidelines.
Continued Professional Development
Take responsibility for continued professional development and keeping an up-to-date portfolio of achievements.
Take an active role in delivering regular departmental CPD session for full- and part-time staff.
Strive to advance working practices both within the Medical Department, and in the wider sports psychology setting by promoting and performing clinical research.
General Club Accountabilities
To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.
To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.
To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.
To actively embed equity, diversity and inclusion into the operations and strategy of your team, in line with our EDI strategy
To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager
Person Specification - Essential Personal Characteristics
Undergraduate qualification in Psychology (or relevant equivalent)
Post-graduate Clinical Doctorate
Chartered Status with the Psychological Society (BPS)
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Able to drive with access to own vehicle
Ability to work a flexible schedule with unsociable hours, including weekend and evening cover
Ability to work in a team and independently on own initiative
Highly organised with strong communication and time management skills
Department: Sports Science
Reporting: Head of Academy Medicine & Sports Science and Consultant Head of Human Development
Location: Training Ground – Jersey Road
Salary: Competitive
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments’), you will have the opportunity to let us know at appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
The Role of Lead Academy Psychologist
Brentford Football Club is enjoying the most exciting period in its history and we’re looking for an accomplished Clinical Psychologist to join our team.
Working within the Academy Sports Science department and reporting to the Head of Academy Medicine & Sports Science and Consultant Head of Human Development, the role is integral in contributing to the Academy’s vision of being admired as the most caring and progressive academy in the world.
The successful candidate will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver a progressive, pioneering approach to player development contributing to the newly established Human Development department. Through blending Psychology and Neuroscience, this department will work closely with the Football and Education departments in developing human performance both on and off the field.
The successful candidate will specifically take a leading role in creating and delivering tailored interventions to enhance the psychological aspects of individual and team performance whilst ensuring a holistic, whole-being approach.
Main Accountabilities
Provide an evidence-based on-field and off-field psychology service to players, coaches and support staff informed by profiling, observations and data analysis.
In collaboration with the Consultant Head of Human Development, steer the department to maximise its key performance measures contributing to the Academy’s overall vision of being admired as the most Caring and Progressive Academy in the world.
Working closely with the Consultant Head of Human Development and Head of Academy Football Development, steer the Human Performance Coaches to provide gold-standard delivery of a Psychology and Neuroscience educational syllabus to players, staff and parents.
Building on current philosophies and practices, develop a robust, clear strategy, policy and action plan to support the whole-being of all players and staff.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of Human Development work, aligning with professional standards, safeguarding protocols and ethical guidelines.
Continued Professional Development
Take responsibility for continued professional development and keeping an up-to-date portfolio of achievements.
Take an active role in delivering regular departmental CPD session for full- and part-time staff.
Strive to advance working practices both within the Medical Department, and in the wider sports psychology setting by promoting and performing clinical research.
General Club Accountabilities
To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.
To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.
To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.
To actively embed equity, diversity and inclusion into the operations and strategy of your team, in line with our EDI strategy
To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager
Person Specification - Essential Personal Characteristics
Undergraduate qualification in Psychology (or relevant equivalent)
Post-graduate Clinical Doctorate
Chartered Status with the Psychological Society (BPS)
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Able to drive with access to own vehicle
Ability to work a flexible schedule with unsociable hours, including weekend and evening cover
Ability to work in a team and independently on own initiative
Highly organised with strong communication and time management skills