Jason Oliveira

Experience

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  Gloucester Rugby

  Apr 2011 - May 2011

  Student Physiotherapist

  Elective Placement for BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - I worked with first team and academy players; independently assessed and provided clinical diagnosis, treatment plans, and liaised with other medical staff on injury progression.

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  Aberdeenshire Rugby Football Club

  Aug 2011 - May 2016

  I provided pre-match treatment, strapping, massage and dynamic warm-up; pitch-side first aid and post match assessments. I treated injured players, compiling rehabilitation programmes, and liaised with club and S&C coaches to effectively facilitate return to training and playing. I coordinated physiotherapy students providing first aid for the club’s other teams, and supervised them at clinic. In my final year at university I provided weekly pitch side first aid, strapping and massage. I assessed, treated and rehabilitated injured players in a supervised environment at weekly clinics.

  • Lead Physiotherapist

    Jul 2012 - May 2016

  • Pitchside First Aider

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
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  Wallace Practice

  Jul 2012 - May 2016

  Physiotherapist

  I assessed and treated a range of musculoskeletal conditions, comprising mainly of sports injuries, utilising manual therapy techniques, acupuncture and various taping measures. To minimise injury reoccurrence I rehabilitated with reasoned exercise prescription, often applying my Pilates knowledge. I also maintained patient records, insurance correspondence and composed medical referrals.

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  Scottish Hockey

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Under 18 Men's Physiotherapist

  I provided physiotherapy provisions at squad training days, tournament weekends and on international tours. I liaised with the players’ own physiotherapists following injury, as well as the other members of the national coaching team. I was responsible for measuring players’ body mass pre and post session, and other performance measures such as sleep, exertion and fatigue.

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  Aberdeen Football Club

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  I delivered weekly ‘SPFL Football Fans in Training’ classes and practical sessions which encouraged overweight men to lead a healthier lifestyle. During my first three years I also coached football to children aged 5–16 whilst recognising and recommending future talent for advanced football centres. I worked as required at the end of the 2013/14 season with the First Team and Under 20 Development Squad. I travelled as team physiotherapist with the Under 13s and 14s to the HESS Invitational tournament in Norway and a British club tournament in England.

  • Community Coach

    Apr 2011 - Aug 2015

  • Ad Hoc Physiotherapist

    Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
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  Scottish Rugby

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  I worked as part of the medical team managing the wellbeing of a squad of players preparing for and competing at the Under 18 International Series. This involved pre-tournament camps, training days, and the tournament itself, as well as collaborating with the coaching team and S&C coach. I managed the medical welfare of Academy players in the Borders and East Lothian identified as potential professional/international players of the future. I treated and rehabilitated injuries, also focusing on injury prevention which involved profiling, writing pre-habilitation programmes, daily monitoring, and screening tests. I managed budgets and contractors who assist with regional squads. I managed the medical welfare of Academy players in Caledonia identified as potential professional/international players of the future. I treated and rehabilitated injuries, also focusing on injury prevention which involved profiling, writing pre-habilitation programmes, and screening tests. I managed budgets and contractors who assisted with regional squads. I worked with age grade and development squads covering training sessions and match days, providing pitch side physiotherapy and trauma management as required.

  • Under 18 Physiotherapist

    Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Senior Academy Physiotherapist - Borders and East Lothian

    May 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Academy Physiotherapist - Caledonia

    Sept 2015 - May 2016

  • Zero Hours Physiotherapist

    Jul 2015 - Sept 2015
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  Saracens Group

  Jul 2017 - now

  • Senior First Team Physiotherapist

    Jun 2022 - now

  • First Team Physiotherapist

    Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Academy Physiotherapist

    Jul 2017 - Nov 2020
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  Action Harpenden Physiotherapy

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2020

  Physiotherapist

  Part-time private practice clinic work