The Para Lead Performance Doctor will be responsible for leading the delivery of world class Sports Medicine support for players on the England Para Football programme and identified programme activity. You will implement the FA policies and procedures in relation to governance, medical standards and performance medicine oversight to all England Para teams.
This is a part time role for 3 days a week.
Whilst contractually homebased, there will be a need for regular travel to The National Football Centre, St. George's Park so please do bear this in mind when making your application. As a guide, this is not necessarily every week, but you would be required on camp at St. George's Park when needed, and at leadership and medical governance meetings every two weeks.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 15th September at St. George's Park.
Please include a cover letter with your application, clearly outlining your interest in the role and why you meet the criteria.
What will you be doing?
Sports Medicine
1. Support medical teams working with senior squads with the planning and management of all performance medicine services for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illnesses and injuries across the Para programme in a manner that maximises performance across all training and major tournament activity.
2. Lead and manage, with support from the Medical Coordinator, the appropriate provision of medical cover for all planned Para activity.
3. Lead the development of bespoke medical policy and guidance across Para teams. This may include but is not limited to medicine management, medical documentation, emergency protocols, cardiac screening, and standard operating procedures and feedback/action necessary changes to keep procedures up to date and compliant with legal requirements and professional body standards.
4. Provide additional medical support where needed at identified training camps/tournaments.
5. Key medical contact for Health Partners insurance and communication of the insurance policy with staff and players.
6. Work with the Chief Medical Officer to align England Para teams with other England teams where appropriate, within the limits of Para Infrastructure and resource, ensuring consistency of structures and support.
7. Support relevant FA medical projects and steering groups in supporting the overall performance strategy to provide competitive advantage for Para teams throughout the pathway but specifically aligned to senior Para team objectives.
8. Attend and contribute to England Team's medical governance meetings.
9. Ensure that Injury & Illness Surveillance data is captured and recorded by all casual medical staff, to support the overall Para player management across pathway teams.
10. Liaise with secondary care providers where appropriate to ensure continuing ongoing care of the highest standard.
11. Oversee the management of camp-related equipment and medical consumables across the Para Programme.
Multidisciplinary Team
12. To create a collaborative and cohesive dynamic across the casual medical workforce, to ensure consistency in medical delivery and approach.
13. Work with the coaches and other key support staff, including the Player Health Lead, to minimise injury risk and maximise competitive performance.
14. To lead on MDT meetings to discuss complex medical cases within the Para Football programme (where appropriate)
15. Work as part of the performance support staff and ensuring full and open communication and information sharing within the team (athlete confidentiality permissive)
16. Work with the Integrity team within the FA to implement appropriate anti-doping education for all players and staff.
17. Lead a suitable CPD programme for other members of the England Para Football medical staff and other selected staff.
18. Maintain a network of leading medical specialists across the country so England Para Football players have access to the best treatment if/when this cannot be provided from within the programme.
19. Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
20. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing can be maintained.
21. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What are we looking for?
Essential for the role:
Knowledge
22. Full registration with the GMC
23. A post graduate qualification in Sports (and Exercise) Medicine at Diploma level (or equivalent) with verifiable clinical training in sports medicine
24. Member or Fellow of Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM)
25. Current ATMMiF (or equivalent)
26. National network/knowledge of SEM contacts to facilitate off-camp care of players
Experience
27. Experience as a Team Doctor in elite sport and in managing and participating in multi-disciplinary teams
28. Excellent academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in performance medicine
29. Track record of successfully integrating into MDT coaching teams
Skills
30. Excellent sports medicine delivery skills
31. Excellent written and oral communication with a demonstrable record of good organisational skills
32. Ability to create excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Beneficial to have:
Knowledge
33. Knowledge of the England Para Football Pathway
Experience
34. Experience in successfully managing / leading teams of medical professionals
35. Experience in a medical governance role
36. Experience in international sport
37. Experience in Para sport
Technical Skills
38. An understanding of the cost/benefit analysis of medical services.
What's in it for you?
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:
39. Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
40. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
41. Free private medical cover.
42. A contributory pension scheme.
43. An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
44. A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.
For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page,
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.