Job Description
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is currently seeking to appoint an experienced Club Doctor to deliver medical care to its first team squad. The Club Doctor will report to the First Team Manager/Head of Medicine and work closely with the Medical department.
KEY ACTIVITIES:
• Provision of emergency match day medical cover for players and officials during first team home matches.
• Assistance with diagnosis and treatment of injuries.
• Communication and reporting of medical statuses to the Management team.
• Medical and health screening of players.
• Incorporation of the latest evidence based clinical and scientific research into the highest level of care.
• Development and implementation of medical best practice policies and procedures, including the Emergency Action Plan(s).
• Undertaking CPD as prescribed by the 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.
Competency/ Experience
Excellent knowledge of sports exercise and medicine and strong clinical assessment skills – Essential
Understands the needs of a football squad – Essential
Experience within the football industry, preferably at Football League level – Desirable
Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes
Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to multi-task – Essential
Displays a high level of confidentiality – Essential
Strong communication skills, verbal, written and listening and ability to apply these in a professional manner – Essential
Demonstrates a genuine desire to deliver an excellent service and a willingness to work with others in order to achieve this – Essential
Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement – Essential
Consistent and quality-focused – delivers good quality results in good time – Essential
Displays a proactive approach to escalating potential issues of concern – Essential
Able to adapt to change quickly and co-operatively and embrace new ideas – Essential
Flexible as regards hours worked to support the role and varying works undertaken, sometimes at short notice – Essential
Loyal and committed – Essential
Positive, enthusiastic and able to work on own initiative – Essential
Qualifications
A registered Medical Practitioner with GMC – Essential
Diploma in Sports Medicine (or equivalent high professional qualification) – Essential
A postgraduate Sport & Exercise Medicine qualification – Desirable
Membership of MRCGP, MRCS or MRCP – Desirable
Hold (or be working towards) the FA Advanced Resuscitation Certificate – Essential
How to apply
Applications are being invited by the submission of a current CV, together with current remuneration, via e-mail only to Kelly.Francis@wwfc.com