Club Doctor

Leicester City Football Club Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurants

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Leicester City Football Club is seeking a Club Doctor to work across the club, based at Seagrave, Loughborough. The role supports medical care for the First Team, Academy and Women’s team, including on-site matchday coverage, injury prevention, and rehabilitation programs.

The successful candidate will have MBChB with GMC registration, a postgraduate qualification in Sports & Exercise Medicine (MFSEM/ATMMiF or equivalent), and at least 10 years post-graduate experience in elite sport.

Qualifications

• MBChB degree with GMC registration and sports medicine qualifications.
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• Postgraduate qualification in Sports & Exercise Medicine (MFSEM) and ATMMiF.
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• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in elite sport and in general/general practice or emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and emergency matchday coverage for elite players.
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• Oversee injury management and rehabilitation programs across the club.
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• Ensure adherence to EFL, FA, EPPP and WADA regulations.
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• Lead medical initiatives with MDTs and oversee player transitions.

Skills

Elite sport experience

Emergency medicine

Sports medicine

Clinical leadership

Education

MBChB

GMC Registration

Postgraduate qualification in Sports & Exercise Medicine

MFSEM or ATMMiF (or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen at Leicester City Football Club for a talented Doctor to work across the Club. Based at our world class training facility at Seagrave, Loughborough, the successful candidate will provide medical care, emergency matchday coverage, and injury management for elite players under the supervision of the 1st Team Doctor (Head of Medicine).

This is a unique role that spans across the club and a key element will be to support the medical provision of the First Team, the Academy and Leicester City Women Football Club.

The job is part time, over 4 days per week, with approximately 2 days spent in the Academy.

As Club Doctor, you'll play a key role in working closely with the Head of Medicine to lead medical initiatives across the club and with the MDTs to oversee injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation programs and player transitions.

Your responsibilities will include acute assessment, precise diagnosis, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs for injured Players, as well as ensuring strict adherence to EFL, FA, EPPP, and WADA regulations. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club's success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in elite sport. You'll need a minimum of 10 years' post graduate experience and be well-versed in general Practice, Sports Medicine or Emergency Medicine background. A MBChB, GMC Registration, Post graduate qualification in Sports and Exercise Medicine, MFSEM and ATMMiF qualification or equivalent is essential, and we're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you think your experience and skills match, and you've got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history - we're more than just a football club; we're a community. Formed in 1884, we've achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world‑class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state‑of‑the‑art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues - we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such - we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You'll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.