Organisation Gloucester Rugby Salary Competitive Location Kingsholm, Gloucester Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 19 January 2026 Interview date 26 January 2026 Job Description Due to the recent promotion of our current team doctor to the England Men’s senior team, we are delighted to advertise the part-time role of Gloucester Rugby Men’s Team Doctor. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled physician to join our performance team. Gloucester Rugby Performance Department is an inclusive and welcoming environment, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.
•Deliver a high standard of medical provision to the senior playing squad alongside other members of the medical team in conjunction with the Head of Medical Services.
•Build excellent relationships with all members of club staff (including but not limited to medical, performance, rugby ops, coaching and support staff) where you become a proven team player and ego is left at the door.
•Fulfil the role of Mental Health Lead for Gloucester Rugby.
•Fulfil the role of medical Clinical Governance Lead for Gloucester Rugby.
•Supported by the Head of Medical Services – conduct and collate information for injury update meetings and appropriately support the delivery of this information to the Director of Rugby & other members of senior staff when required.
•Use excellent clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of injuries sustained by members of the senior men’s playing squad.
•Be an exceptional individual and become a proven team player within the Gloucester Rugby Medical and wider Rugby department.
•Liaise closely with the Head of Medical Services regarding department strategy, direction and continuing departmental success.
•Be available and easily contactable when away from the club to discuss acute illnesses and give advice to full-time club medical staff.
•Be responsible for the clubs medicine management policy.
•Provide pitch side Team Doctor cover for all senior men’s matches as required (no less than 50% in conjunction with current pool of casual club doctors).
•Support the academy doctor within their role and ensure all academy fixtures are appropriately covered.
•Build an excellent rapport with other members of the medical and performance team with a positive outlook, energy and excellent work ethic.
•Ensure all club medical equipment is adequately stocked, up to date and properly maintained in line with Prem Rugby and RFU standards of practice.
•Maintain contemporaneous and detailed clinical notes on all aspects of injury management using the Kitman Labs intelligence platform, in line with GMC and RFU minimum working standards.
•Be actively involved with pre-season player screening and new player entry medicals.
•Be responsible for ensuring all Gloucester Rugby players have an up-to-date cardiac screen and ensure any follow up is completed.
•Keep up to date with best practice, maintain personal CPD and contribute enthusiastically to the Gloucester Rugby Medical Department CPD program.
•Have the ability and show willingness to carry out other duties within your capabilities as required by club management.
•To actively contribute to club culture as outlined by senior management and the Director of Rugby.
•Assist in the development and mentorship of other members of the medical team, both within the senior and academy teams.
Qualifications
Essential
•License to practice medicine in the United Kingdom.
•MSc. or Diploma in Sports Medicine.
•Membership to the General Medical Council (GMC) and Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (UK).
•Current and up to date qualification in Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport – Level 3 (or equivalent).
•A good character, with a strong commitment to developing both yourself and others.
•Possess exceptional sports medicine skills with the ability to apply these skills to the performance environment.
•Exceptional level of communication skills in written and verbal forms.
•Previous experience as a Team Doctor in professional sport.
Desirable
•Previous experience as a Team Doctor working in elite level rugby union.
•Previous experience in acute/ emergency medicine.
•Qualification and experience using diagnostic ultrasound (MSK) in a performance medicine setting.
•Experience in injection therapy (MSK) and its use within performance medicine.