Elite Part-Time Sports Doctor — Football in Nottingham

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application.

Contract: Part Time, 22.5 hours a week.

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR.

Department: First Team Sports Science and Medicine.

Reporting to: Head of First Team Physiotherapy.

Closing Date For Applications: 3rd June 2026.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Sports Doctor to join our medical department as a Part-time First Team Doctor. Working three days per week (0.6 FTE) at our training ground, the successful candidate will provide essential clinical support to the Head Doctor in the daily medical management of the Men’s First Team squad. This role requires a practitioner who is comfortable operating in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of Premier League football. You will be a key figure in the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to player health, injury prevention, and performance optimisation.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level clinical care and medical services to First Team players during your three days on-site.
• Assist the Head Doctor with daily medical screenings, injury assessments, and the management of acute illnesses.
• Coordinate with the physiotherapy and sports science departments to ensure a holistic approach to player welfare and recovery.
• Maintain meticulous electronic medical records in compliance with GMC standards and Premier League regulations.
• Support the delivery of cardiac screening, Head injury Assessments and baseline testing and any other mandatory medical requirements for the professional squad.
• Provide medical cover at the stadium on match days, with the ability to act as the Tunnel Doctor being a significant advantage.
• Covering sessions for the Women’s team and Academy squads when required.

What are we looking for:

• Extensive experience in elite sport is required, preferably within a professional football setting.
• Ability to commit to three days per week at the club's training facilities.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings to provide match-day cover at the City Ground.
• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• GMC registration.
• A postgraduate qualification in Sports and Exercise Medicine (e.g., MSc or Diploma) or Emergency Medicine Training is an advantage.
• Current ATMMiF (Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football).
• Proficiency in additional languages (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) is an advantage, though not essential.

Forest For Everyone:

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer:

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Nottingham Forest are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding:

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment. An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.