First Team Lead Sports Physician – Wasps Rugby

Job Description
Background:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wasps to join our experienced sports medicine team. We are looking to recruit a Sport & Exercise Medicine Consultant with a special interest and proven track record in the management of elite athletes & preferably experience working in the elite Rugby environment.
This opportunity has come at a very exciting point in the club’s history and coincides with the recent relocation to a new training facility based in the Coventry area.
The right candidate will be able to immediately add value to our forward thinking and dynamic multi-disciplinary Performance department.

Job Description
The doctor will work alongside the Head of medical services & will lead 2 weekly Sports medicine & injury clinics at the training ground.

Key Responsibilities
Lead 2 weekly Sports medicine & Injury clinics at the training ground (Monday morning + Wednesday or Thursday morning)
Provide accurate diagnosis and provide advice on the management of all significant injuries in consultation with the Head Physiotherapist.
Interpretation of all medical investigations
Contribute to the overall medical plan via contributing to injury prevention initiatives & issues relating to clinical governance.
Provide support & mentorship to Academy Doctor.

Must have:
Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Diploma or MSc in sport and exercise medicine
Can demonstrate that he/she has undertaken the necessary CPD specific to sport and exercise medicine
Professional indemnity insurance
Previous experience working with Elite Athletes as part of an MDT
Commutable distance to Coventry

Highly desirable:
Have worked as a Sports Doctor in a Premiership/Championship club or equivalent for a minimum of three years at Senior Squad level
Immediate care in sport Qualification (ICIS)
Proficient in the use of & access to Diagnostic Ultrasound

Responsible To:
Head of Medical Services
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the key areas of activity.

How to apply
Email CV & Covering letter to ali.james@wasps.co.uk

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