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Sports Medicine Lead - Manchester City Women
Mid Level
Manchester, United Kingdom
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Provides comprehensive medical care across Manchester City Women's First Team and Girls' Academy, with a particular focus on supporting the First Team. It supports players in accessing high-quality assessment, treatment and recovery pathways while contributing to the medical standards, wellbeing and performance of the wider football programme. The position sits within the Performance Services department, working in a collaborative medical and sports science environment that supports the health, wellbeing and performance of first-team and Girls' Academy players.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical care for Manchester City Women's First Team players and Girls' Academy players aged 8 to 19.
- Lead on the assessment, investigation, treatment and management of injury and illness.
- Support required medical assessments, screening and profiling, and contribute to pre-signing medicals.
- Provide pitch-side cover at home and away fixtures, including international competitions where required.
- Act as a proactive member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to diagnosis, treatment planning and return-to-play decisions.
- Lead the illness audit and help develop prevention strategies, education resources and timely communication plans.
- Support player wellness and appropriate referral for mental health concerns.
- Establish and lead Emergency Medical Action Plans across training, match and travel environments, including for the Academy.
- Help maintain high standards of clinical governance.
- Work closely with performance staff, coaches, players, external consultants and football leadership to support regulatory compliance, clear communication and an effective medical service across the programme.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- Currently on the GMC specialist register for Sport and Exercise Medicine, General Practice or any other relevant medical speciality.
- Membership (MFSEM) or Fellowship (FFSEM) of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
- Advanced capability in clinical examination, functional assessment, musculoskeletal imaging and the medical management of injury and illness in high-performance sport.
- Experience delivering medical services to high-performance athletes.
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in high-performance sport.
- Experience supporting young adults in an elite sporting environment.
- Ability to reflect on clinical practice, adapt when needed and communicate with care.
- Strong integrity, humility and professionalism.
- Ability to contribute effectively to clinical governance and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
- Subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment (basic, standard or enhanced depending on role).
Workplace
- Full-time or reduced-hours working available, with a minimum commitment of 0.6 FTE.
Benefits & Perks
- 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.
- Private healthcare and dental cover.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support.
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to sports and leisure clubs for Manchester-based employees.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Give As You Earn.
- Discounted match tickets.
- Savings in the City Store.
- Free City+ subscription.
The Application Process
Applications are reviewed through an initial screening process, with candidates selected for interview based on their skills and experience.
- Submit an application as soon as possible.
- All applicants are screened, and candidates whose skills and experience appear to meet the needs are selected for interview.
- Applications are considered during initial screening, and candidates are contacted only if selected for an interview.
- Reasonable adjustments or support are available throughout the process.
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