Academy Doctor

Job Purpose

• Match day cover for Home U21 games in line with the requirements of Elite Player Performance Plan.
• Assess and treat medical illnesses with the U21 Squad.
• Assess musculoskeletal injuries in conjunction with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical support in conjunction with U21 Performance Physiotherapist.
• Provide input into the Rehabilitation MDT.
• Regular review of all injured/ill players across all Academy squads if required.
• Cover training for the Professional Development Phase (PDP) squads when required.
• Co-ordinate specialist appointments for U21 Squad players.
• Attend player appointments with external specialists as and when required.
• Perform player screenings and new signing medicals.
• In conjunction with the U18 Academy Doctor, co-ordinate all cardiac screening tests and results as required for all new and existing players in accordance with FA and THFC screening program.
• Ensure that players are up to date with all cardiac screening and withdrawn from training and matches if there is known reason to do so.
• Ensure all players are up to date with vaccinations and immunisations.
• Participate in an on-call rota outside of clinic times in conjunction with the other Squad Doctors and be available to players outside of normal working hours should this be needed.
• Cover first team training should the need arise.
• Responsible for medication control.
• Club clinical governance member.
• Co-ordinate and deliver Emergency Medical Continuous Professional Development training for all medical staff in conjunction with the U18 Academy Doctor.
• Liaise with Paramedic providers to cover games and training when required.
• Cover all U21 Home and away games.
• In conjunction with the U18 Academy Doctor provide cover when required for PDP international tournaments Home and Away.
• Check and maintain Emergency medical kit for training and matches.
• Check and maintain Automatic External Defibrillators and other training ground Emergency equipment.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Actions Plans (EAP) as required.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children.
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date.

Person Specification

• GMC registered with entry on to the specialist or general practice register.
• Experience in Elite sport.
• Post Graduate qualification in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
• FA ATMIFF.

• MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine.
• Entry on to the FSEM Specialist Register.
• Ultrasound Post-Graduate qualification.
• Previous research publications.
• Keep up to date with current guidelines on concussion management and in conjunction with the U18 Academy Doctor take a lead of concussion screening for all appropriate age groups.
• Understanding of and compliance with the FA and UEFA anti-doping regulations and attendance with players during anti-doping tests – to supply correct knowledge and ensure correct procedure. This includes education of players surrounding their responsibilities.

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required for this role. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.