Job Title: Women’s First Team Doctor (part time)
Hours: 0.4 FTE. Requiring flexibility to work evenings and weekends as well as bank holidays
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 21st November 2024
About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women’s Super League club. A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do.
Paging women’s first team doctor…
We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated doctor to provide exceptional medical care for our women's first team squad. You will play a crucial role in the health and performance of our athletes, by assessing, diagnosing and treating medical issues that arise with the players, utilising current evidence-based practice. You will also be required to undertake player signing medicals, including multi-system screening and cardiac assessment. You will provide pitch side cover for matches and training sessions.
Your medical background
We are looking for a candidate who has experience of working with female athletes and has extensive knowledge of football-related injuries – especially in females. You will be required to work on your own initiative to solve problems and ensure the player receive the best possible care. You will be an excellent communicator, with experience liaising with key management, coaching and playing staff on a day-to-day basis.
You will need to hold the following qualifications:
• Full registration/licence to practice with the GMC
• A Diploma/MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine
• Level 5 ATMMiF or equivalent emergency trauma qualification (or be willing to undertake this qualification)
Our values are essential to our success
Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:
• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special
How we say thank you
In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses
Our commitment to EDI
We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
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