Job Description
Stevenage Football Club is currently seeking to appoint an experienced Club Doctor to deliver medical care to its U18 Squad. The Club Doctor will report to the head of sports science and medicine department.
Duties will include, but are not limited to;
• Provision of emergency match day medical cover for players and officials during U18’s home matches.
• Assistance with diagnosis and treatment of injuries.
• Delivery of weekly clinical sessions for the U18 and academy U9-U16’s age group.
• Communication and reporting of medical statuses to the academy physiotherapist responsible.
• Share information of the latest evidence based clinical and scientific research into the highest level of care.
• Approve medical best practice policies and procedures, including the Emergency Action Plan(s).
• Undertaking CPD as prescribed by The FA, The Football League and the Club.
• Understanding of and compliance with The FA Anti-Doping Regulations and the WADA List of Prohibited Substances & Methods.
• Maintenance of accurate and updated medical records of all diagnoses, injuries and treatments, whilst abiding to medical policies and legislation.
• Availability for telephone consultation(s).
The ideal candidate will have experience within the football industry, ideally at Football League level, and be fully conversant with the duties involved. The successful applicant must hold a medical degree, preferably with a postgraduate Sport & Exercise Medicine qualification, and hold (or be working towards) the FA Advanced Resuscitation Certificate. The candidate must currently be registered with the GMC and a membership of MRCGP, MRCS or MRCP would be desirable. With excellent knowledge of sports exercise and medicine and strong clinical assessment skills, they will possess the ability to work discreetly under pressure and as part of a team.
The role requires an individual to work for a maximum of 2 hours a week. It will be offered on a part-time basis and the salary will be £50 per hour. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Remuneration will be based on an hourly rate and on time on location at the Stevenage Football Club Academy. Other benefits include free admission to first team and Academy games.
How to apply
Please email Glenn Quirke: glennq@stevenagefc.com with a CV and covering letter