Qualifications and Training
Any specific qualifications or technical requirements listed here will be mandated by league and/or governing body rules

Essential

·        Full GMC registration with an active license to practice

·        Achieved, or working towards, a qualification in Sport and Exercise Medicine (MSc/ Diploma) or equivalent

·        Achieved or working towards MFSEM Part 1

·        Achieved MFSEM or working towards MFSEM Part 2

·        Achieved or working towards MRCP, MRGP, MRCEM or equivalent

·        Have an up to date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should be the Level 5 ATMMiF

·        Have an up to date e.g., ATMMiF-R reaccreditation if ATTMiF qualified

·        Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat/advise BWC and National team players

Desirable

·        Achieved or working towards a qualification in MSK ultrasound

·        Achieved or working towards certification in performing MSK (joint) injections

·        Achieved or working towards DRCOG, or equivalent

·        UKAD Clean Sport Advisor

·        Valid FA safeguarding certificate

·        Previous team doctor experience

·        Previous experience either in a supporting role or team doctor role in football

·        Previous experience in a women’s sport environment or supporting female athletes specifically

·        Undergone training in clinical governance for healthcare or sport

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

·        Completed at least four years in clinical practice including foundation training, with exposure thereafter to either general practice, emergency medicine/critical care, trauma and orthopedics or internal (acute) medicine.

·        Success in working as part of multidisciplinary teams

·        Delivered sports medical care in a professional environment, at mass-participation events or directly to elite athletes

·        Clinical assessment and management of sports injuries and medical problems limiting sport participation

·        Previous experience providing pitch-side or prehospital/immediate care in sport

·        Undertaken clinical audits and/or quality improvement project work and has completed the cycle.

·        Delivered medical education to healthcare or other practitioners e.g., working in sport

·        An understanding of the health needs of elite athletes and coaches in a high-performance environment

·        An understanding of leading-edge sports medicine diagnosis and clinical management of elite performers

·        Knowledge of therapeutics as applied to elite athletes and how these may be applied to illness and injury prevention and management

·        Knowledge of the fundamental pillars of team medicine, including emergency and trauma support, travel.

·        Experienced enough to confidently and independently, clinically assess players’ sport-specific musculoskeletal and medical health, in the context of injury or illness, determining appropriate levels of safe participation in training or performance thereafter based on a clear clinical diagnosis (or differential diagnosis).

·        Comfortable interpreting the relevant findings of clinical investigations when supporting players and the medical MDT in clinical decision-making

·        Possesses excellent communication skills that support effective and efficient dialogue with patients and athletes; and which support the development of trusting relationships with all, including with coaches and other members of the performance-medical MDT

·        Ability to work independently but to engage members of the MDT when appropriate, demonstrating both leadership and followership skills

·        An understanding of the doping rules and regulations in sport

·        An understanding of the FSEM Code of Conduct

·        Good presentation and communication skills that can motivate behavioural change and facilitate the development of strong relationships with staff and players alike.

·        Good problem solving and clinical decision-making skills

·        Ability to work within scope of practice and within the boundaries of their limitations in experience, knowledge and/or skill. Able to ask for help when needed.

·        An interest in sport and recognition of the importance of promoting and supporting equality, safeguarding and anti-doping in sport

·        Prioritises their professional duty of care and clinical responsibilities over being “part of the team

·        Willingness to engage with and support both personal and team-wide Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

·        Clinical experience in women’s health, including in general practice, obstetrics and gynecology, sexual health or endocrinology.

·        Co-ordinated or been involved in the delivery of medical screening to elite athletes, including cardiac screening and concussion baseline testing.

·        Experience in medicines management, including the independent purchasing, storing, monitoring and dispensing of pharmaceuticals in a healthcare of sport setting

·        Previously held responsibility for ensuring emergency medical kit, including emergency medicines, are available, usable and in date per National Governing Body standards

·        Provided Clinical Governance services across pillars of risk, medicolegal principles and staff/people, in either a healthcare or sport environment

·        Delivered health education to athletes

·        Has undertaken or contributed to academic research projects or papers

·        An understanding of the health needs of elite female footballers and coaches in a professional women’s club

·        A good understanding of female specific health areas including menstrual health, pregnancy and pelvic health

·        A good understanding of the various sports science and medicine disciplines and their contribution to illness and injury prevention and management, as well as performance

·        An understanding of leading-edge sports medicine diagnosis and clinical management of elite female performers

·        Knowledge of therapeutics as applied to elite female athletes and how sex-differences may impact how these may be applied to illness and injury prevention and management

·        Proficient in bedside MSK sonography – enough to screen for common MSK injury fundings to help guide further investigation and management

Characteristics
·        Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.

·        Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.

·        High standards of personal integrity and EQ.

·        Comfortable and able to work on own initiative

·        Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities

·        Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance

·        Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail