Head of Medical

Role Summary

The Head of Medical will be the Lead Physiotherapist at the club and must be a Chartered Physiotherapist, HCPC registered and hold IFAS/ ITMMiF qualification.  They will manage and provide complete medical care of all first team squad players to the highest standards.

The Head of Medical will manage and oversee the medical and rehabilitation staff and take responsibility for all medical matters at the club working closely with the club’s Doctor, Technical Director and First Team Manager.   

Location

The job holder will be required to work at clubs training base at Moulton, as well as Sixfields Stadium. They will also be required to travel with the first team to all first team away fixtures.

Salary

Competitive

Specific responsibilities

• Manage a professional medical department with the highest standards ensuring players have the appropriate medical support, treatment and care at all times
• Manage staff within the medical department as well as mentoring and supporting the academy physiotherapists
• Ensure first team players have the appropriate medical treatment and care at all times providing medical screening and physical tests
• Ensure appropriate soft tissue and manual therapy interventions are carried out to a high standard for all first team players.
• Manage injury assessment and the medical treatment of all first team player and young professionals
• Work closely with and coordinate medical care with the Club Doctor
• Ensure medical compliance with regulations including cardiac screening
• Be responsible for and maintain up to date, accurate and secure medical records completed in line with CSP/HCPC/ GDPR standards using the clubs medical notes systems
• Oversee appropriate pitch based medical cover at all training sessions and fixtures including traveling with the first team to away fixture
  
• Work closely with the sports science department and take responsibility for rehabilitation programmes for injured players managing their return to train and play protocol
• Working with the sports science department design bespoke programmes for first team squad players to both prevent injuries and help to manage players with known medical needs
• Provide regular medical updates and supply any important medical information on first team players to the football management staff as well as providing regular updates to the Chief Executive
• Be a point of contact and liaise with Physiotherapists and medical departments of parent clubs of loan players
• Take responsibility for the design and implementation of a robust medical examinations process for incoming players and provide medical advice to the recruitment ream, Technical Director and CEO
• Arrange appointments for scans and referrals with consultants and specialists and ensure appropriate follow up’s and consultation with all medical experts as part of the medical care of players
• Working with the Club Secretary manage the booking of medical appoints through the club’s medical insurance scheme
• Take responsibility for all medical equipment ensuring it is in good working order, well maintained and transported to required locations
• Manage stock levels of medical supplies and consumables
• Take responsibility for your own continued professional development as well as that of the club’s other medical staff

• Identify the need for, recruit and manage a team of interns to support the medical department  

• Provide support to the Academy Physiotherapists as required and where required provide assistance with medical examination and management of academy players
• Strictly follow the club’s policies and procedures in relation to the role

• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time