Team Doctors - Pool Practitioners in Glasgow

Every player who puts on the shirt of the Scottish National Team deserves the best on and off the pitch with an integrated focused team behind them. Currently, the Scottish FA Performance Services Department is looking to bring together the best innovative, insightful and collaborative team to meet these challenges.

Vision

To be the best on and off the pitch; leading innovation and research and providing a world‑class approach to the medical and performance services for our national teams whilst providing the highest standards of service at all times.

Aim

Enable our players to be the best on and off the park. To provide a high‑quality service allowing them to be in peak physical condition and enabling them to play for and succeed for their country. To work closely with all members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and liaise effectively with clubs to ensure seamless transition from club to country.

Role

We are now seeking highly motivated and experienced Team Doctors to join our Performance Department pool of practitioners to provide coverage for our national squads on a consultancy basis for Men’s, Women’s and youth squads. We have 3 separate categories (category 1, 2 and 3) relating to the ages of the squads and for each gender. Note: When applying please detail your preference and suitability for the category.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment, Reasoning and Treatment: Conduct thorough assessments and deliver evidence‑based clinical reasoning when preparing and undertaking any treatment for players.
• Injury Prevention: Utilise evidence‑based approaches to monitor players and conduct injury prevention strategies (in line with their parent club’s prescription) utilising data from IDT to minimise injury risk and enhance player opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Interprofessional Disciplinary Team (IDT), which may include Doctors, Physiotherapists, Sports Scientists, Analysts, Soft‑Tissue therapists, Coaches and Technical staff, to ensure integrated care for players and the Performance Leads.
• Matchday and Camp Responsibilities: Provide in‑camp, pitch‑side, in‑game medical provision on and off the pitch and other medical duties in camps both home and away.
• Research and Innovation: Follow the latest research and contribute to the development of innovative practices within the department and educate players when appropriate.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all players, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Accountability: Be accountable for the equipment under your care ensuring Scottish FA procedures are followed.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise – Doctors

• MBChB and registered with the GMC.
• Up‑to‑date advanced pitch‑side care qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Expertise in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment with strong rehabilitation skills in an elite sports environment working alongside the Physiotherapist and other MDT.
• Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills and a genuine passion for football medicine applied to the Scotland National squads.
• Clear communicator with the ability to explain big concepts in small words and regularly present opinions and processes to the wider MDT and parent clubs.
• Required to complete medical documentation throughout the camps in a timely manner and together with the team Physiotherapist, complete the relevant Scottish FA documentation.
• Maintain liaison on medical matters with the team Head Coach, technical staff and MDT as appropriate.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations within WADA and provide the appropriate range and quantity of medication for the duration of the camps and be responsible for any Therapeutic Use Exemptions to the appropriate medical body.
• Coordinate the cooperation and act as the players’ representative in the process of doping control involving representative teams.
• Provide medical education to players while they are present with the national teams.
• Build good relationships with players, coaches and other staff and demonstrate proven leadership qualities and experience.
• Share our passion of applying evidence‑based practices in the role while following the Scottish FA Performance Department vision, policies and procedures to complement the high‑performance environment.
• Work together with other roles to ensure that standards are set to the highest levels.

Benefits

• A competitive daily rate as well as other incentives.
• Regular CPD and mentorship opportunities.
• Representing Scotland at an international level, and being embedded in a culture of high performance.
• Being part of a highly motivated and experienced team who are eager to make the difference.