Club Doctor in Bristol

Please note that this role is permanent and part‑time; we will consider candidates looking for 1.5 - 2.5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide pitch‑side assessment and treatment of players during training and matches.
• Take a lead role in the assessment and diagnosis of injuries sustained by players.
• Arrange onward referral for appropriate imaging and specialist consultation as appropriate, informing health insurers / funding providers.
• Be available to the club – typically performance support staff – for consultation between matches.
• Advise and liaise with suppliers and colleagues, including Physiotherapists and Sports Therapists, on medical screening / interventions such as:
• Cardiac screening
• Baseline concussion screening & concussion management in line with FA guidance
• Blood markers
• Vaccinations
• Injury and illness prevention
• Treatment Audit
• Emergency pitch‑side support
• Management of relevant primary care issues in collaboration with the Club Players’ normal GP.
• Medicines management: Prescribe medication for players as appropriate.
• Manage ordering, storage, checking, dispensing and disposal of prescription and non‑prescription medications.
• Oversee or execute regular checking, maintenance, and replenishment of emergency equipment.
• Ensure all necessary player medical screening requirements mandated by WSL 2 / WSL are carried out in a timely fashion.
• Ensure player records are kept up to date in line with GMC guidance.
• TUEs and anti‑doping: support players and the club in required administrative duties for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (“TUEs”) when required.
• Ensure that all FA Anti‑doping and player whereabouts requirements are complied with.
• Maintain and ensure up‑to‑date medical records on all first‑team players, ensuring UKAD and FA Anti‑Doping regulations are always adhered to, and any requirements from these bodies are actioned immediately.
• Multi‑disciplinary contribution: Offer second opinion and professional counsel to Performance Support practitioners.
• Attend case‑management meetings and provide professional opinion / input.
• Use club software to record data as required, to allow for required analysis, audit & research.
• Develop relationships with coaches and Performance Support Practitioners, and complementary functions (e.g., safeguarding / performance wellbeing lead) to ensure a player‑centric culture exists.
• Take a role or advise on developing and updating Emergency Action Plans for all training & home competition sites.
• Take a role / advise on regular in‑house emergency medical scenario practice (as recommended by ATMIF).
• Support and contribute to initiatives that promote female athlete health and mental wellbeing.

About you

• Fully registered and licensed to practice by the GMC, and shall comply with the General Medical Council’s requirements concerning annual appraisal, scope of practice, indemnity, and revalidation of doctors.
• Holds appropriate medical indemnity to treat / advise WSL and WSL 2 players.
• Up to date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should be the Level 5 ATMMIF (or equivalent as listed on ATMMIF website).
• Attend a yearly ATMMiF‑R reaccreditation.
• Diploma/ MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine or an equivalent or higher professional qualification, as otherwise approved by The Football Association, or working towards this qualification.
• Have completed the UKAD intro‑to‑clean‑sport course.
• Have completed the FootballHER course.
• Safeguarding Children and Adults courses (acquired before starting role).
• DBS check appropriate to the role (acquired before starting the role).

Safeguarding Statement

Bristol City Women’s Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description, and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.