Head of Academy Medicine

Your responsibilities will include overseeing injury prevention, acute assessment, precise diagnosis and comprehensive rehabilitation programs for academy players, as well as ensuring strict adherence to English Premier League/EFL Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP), FA regulations and general clinical governance standards. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club's success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in elite sport. You'll need a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience and be well-versed in Paediatric Orthopaedics and Medicine. A MBChB, GMC Registration, Post graduate qualification in Sports and Exercise Medicine, MFSEM and ATMMiF qualification or equivalent are essential, and we're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you think your experience and skills match, and you've got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!

An exciting job opportunity has arisen at Leicester City Football Club for a talented Doctor to join our high performance Academy Medical Department.

The role balances clinical sports medicine expertise with administrative governance.

Based at our world class training ground at Seagrave, Loughborough, the successful candidate will lead the Academy Medical department and report into the Club's Head of Medicine, with support from the Academy Manager.

You'll play a key role in leading the medical, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation operations across all youth development phases.

You will work closely with the Academy Head Physio and there is other substantial support from an Assistant 1st Team Doctor, 4 full time Physiotherapists and a Medical Administrator., Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history - we're more than just a football club; we're a community. Formed in 1884, we've achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues - we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such - we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You'll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!