Club Doctor

Leicester City Football Club (LCFC; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; 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 provide medical care, emergency matchday coverage and injury management across the club, based at our Seagrave training facility in Loughborough. The role spans the First Team, Academy and Leicester City Women FC, with 4 days per week (approx.

30 hours) and attendance at the Academy for about two days. You will work closely with the Head of Medicine, lead medical initiatives, and oversee injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Significant experience in elite sport.
• MBChB with GMC registration and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Minimum 10 years' postgraduate experience in medicine, preferably in sports/emergency settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and emergency matchday coverage for elite players.
• Lead injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation programs and player transitions across the club.
• Oversee diagnosis, acute assessment and rehabilitation in collaboration with MDTs.
• Ensure compliance with EFL, FA, EPPP and WADA regulations.
• Support medical initiatives with Head of Medicine across the club.

Skills

Sports Medicine

Emergency Medicine

General Practice

Elite sport experience

Education

MBChB

GMC Registration

Postgraduate qualification in Sports & Exercise Medicine

MFSEM

ATMMiF

Job description

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk of harm, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Kickstart your career at Leicester City Football Club as a Club Doctor! Contract Type: Permanent Hours Per Week: 30 Hours Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?

About The Role & Who We're Scouting

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!

Benefits Package

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.

• free onsite parking
• access to our subsidised staff restaurants
• up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)

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.