Organisation Rams Rugby Salary Competitive, dependent on experience and scope Location Reading Contract type (Part time) Closing date 1 May 2026 Job Description Rams Rugby is seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Medical to lead and coordinate all medical provision across our senior performance programme.
This is a key leadership role within the rugby department, responsible for ensuring player welfare, injury management, medical governance, and alignment with performance staff in a competitive semi-professional environment.
The successful candidate will play a central role in creating a robust, professional, and athlete-centred medical programme that supports availability, performance, and long-term development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all medical provision for the senior performance programme (training & matchday), including First Team and Development Team
- Oversee injury assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and return-to-play processes
- Coordinate and manage medical practitioners, including staffing and rotas for training and home and away fixtures
Act as the primary medical liaison with:
- Director of Rugby & coaching staff
- Strength & Conditioning department
- External consultants and specialists
- Maintain clear medical governance, documentation, and reporting standards
- Provide regular injury and availability updates, including formal reporting to senior leadership / Board as required
- Advise on player load, availability, and risk management
Ensure compliance with:
- RFU medical standards
- Safeguarding and duty-of-care requirements
- Maintain the medical environment and processes to a professional standard
- Support and encourage ongoing CPD within the medical team
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to lead medical provision within a progressive and exciting rugby programme
- Collaborative performance environment
- Competitive remuneration (dependent on experience)
- Scope to shape and develop medical systems and standards