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Chinnor RFC – Vacancy: Head of Medical Servicess
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
Contract: Part-Time (including evenings and weekends, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Reports to: Director of Rugby
About Us
Chinnor RFC is a leading rugby club in Oxfordshire, committed to excellence both on and off the field. After a steady rise to Champ Rugby, Chinnor RFC is now the 13 th most supported club in English Rugby and one of the youngest clubs competing. As we continue to grow and develop, we are seeking a committed and experienced Head of Medical to lead our medical department.
Role Overview
The Head of Medical Services will be responsible for the clinical governance and management of the medical department as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will lead the injury prevention and rehabilitation process by setting high standards of medical care and player welfare as you deliver comprehensive injury support and elite-level management of first team players.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the medical department in line with club objectives and KPIs.
* Act as clinical governance lead, ensuring adherence to medical standards and protocols.
* Provide comprehensive injury assessments and clinical diagnoses based on sound medical and ethical judgement to support the health, fitness and well-being of first team players.
* Develop and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual player needs.
* Liaise with club doctors on cases requiring specialist referrals or scans.
* Refer players to external medical professionals or consultants as appropriate and manage ongoing communication regarding their care.
* Provide pitch-side medical cover during training sessions and matches.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all players.
* Collaborate with the performance team to facilitate player return-to-play strategies.
* Provide timely communication with coaching and performance staff regarding player injury status.
* Manage the medical suite and its equipment, ensuring high standards of professionalism and appropriate physiotherapy and medical supply stores.
* Oversee budgetary spend on consumables and medical supplies.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant RFU and World Rugby regulations, standards, and ethical practices.
Key Performance Indicators:
·Improvement towards reducing the number of training days missed through injury.
·RFU medical audit feedback, including quality of medical notes on Kit Man Labs.
·Feedback from players/ stake holders on quality of service provided.
* BSc (Hons) or MSc degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy
* Must be HCPC and CSP registration or BASRaT (as applicable).
* RFU PHICIS Level 3 qualification or ability to obtain.
* Proven leadership and experience managing a medical team.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own car.
* Ability to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
* Eligible to work in the UK.
* Enhanced DBS clearance.
* Post-graduate qualification in sport physiotherapy or sport science.
* Experience working in a full-time sporting environment.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in elite sport.
* Minimum 3 – 5 years postgraduate musculoskeletal experience.
* Previous experience in elite-level rugby.
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter to Warwick.south@gmail.com. Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted for an interview.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
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