Sports Medicine Doctor
Salary: £81,952 per annum
Permanent, 28 hours per week
Happy to talk flexible working
Based at sportscotland institute of sport, Stirling, FK9 5PH
sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.
At the sportscotland institute of sport we provide high performance expertise to sport and athletes in Scotland to enable them to succeed on the world stage. We strive to create a high performance learning environment where innovation can thrive.
We are currently looking for a Sports Medicine Doctor who will provide reactive medical care to sports and athletes supported by sportscotland institute of sport, as well as season-long preventative support with the aim of reducing illness and injury in high performance sport.
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in Home Country Sport Institutes (EIS, SINI, WIS) and links with sports governing bodies, Commonwealth Games Scotland and the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations.
The Sports Medicine Doctor has clinical and managerial duties, leading as medical practitioners in the wider support team. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced in the field of high performance sport and medically qualified in the field of Sport and Exercise Medicine. You should also be a team player with leadership qualities to help deliver support to Scottish and UK athletes.
Due to the nature of the role, you should be self-motivated as this post will involve making difficult decisions and working in the demanding field of performance sports medicine. In addition, a demonstrable record of innovation and delivering world class sports medicine would be advantageous.
How to apply
Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 26 November 2025.
We anticipate interviews will take place on Monday 8 December 2025, which will involve a presentation and panel interview.
Employee benefits
In return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.
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