At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead medical care for Chelsea FC Women’s First Team and ensure player health and performance.
- Company: Join Chelsea FC, a top-tier women’s football team with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Permanent contract, competitive salary, and the chance to shape football medicine.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in elite sports and innovate in performance medicine.
- Qualifications: Experienced physician with a passion for high-performance environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground CONTRACT: Permanent, 6 days per week Shape the Future of Performance Medicine in Elite Women’s Football Chelsea FC Women are seeking an exceptional Lead of Performance Medicine to play a pivotal role in supporting one of the world’s leading women’s football teams.
Based at Cobham Training Ground, you will lead the medical care of our Women’s First Team squad, working at the heart of a multidisciplinary performance environment alongside coaches, sports scientists, therapists, nutritionists and performance specialists.
This is a unique opportunity to influence player health, availability and performance at the highest level of the game while helping to shape the future of football medicine across Chelsea FC.
We’re looking for a highly experienced and collaborative physician who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment and is passionate about delivering innovative, evidence‑based medical care that enables players to perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of all medical services for Chelsea FC Women’s First Team, acting as the primary physician for player illness, injury diagnosis and ongoing medical management.
Provide expert pitch‑side medical cover at training sessions and all First Team fixtures, ensuring the highest standards of player care and emergency response.
Work closely with coaches, performance staff and senior leadership to support player availability, welfare and performance while maintaining strict medical confidentiality.
Lead medical screening programmes, including cardiac, concussion and other health assessments, ensuring compliance with best practice and governing body requirements.
Collaborate with physiotherapists, sports scientists, nutritionists and performance coaches to develop integrated injury management and return‑to‑play plans.
Drive informed clinical decision‑making by coordinating specialist consultations, second opinions and treatment pathways both internally and externally.
Oversee medication management, injection therapies and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice, ensuring effective governance and record keeping.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with leading medical specialists and healthcare providers across the UK and internationally.
Support anti‑doping compliance, player medical administration, pre‑signing medicals and other essential football medicine operations.
Contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of Football Medicine services across Chelsea FC, supporting strategic projects and sharing clinical expertise across the wider club.
Our Expectations To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others.
To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health
