Stoke City Football Club
Academy Doctor
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Stoke City Football Club Academy Doctor
Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League are looking for an Academy Doctor. The role will be based at our Category One status Academy at Clayton Wood Training Ground.
As the Academy Doctor, you will deliver high quality medical care to all players at Stoke City Academy, promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of our young athletes.
You will be responsible for providing pitch side medical cover, conducting routine examinations and managing the cardiac screening programme.
This is a vital role in ensuring our players receive the best possible medical support to aid their development and performance.
The ideal candidate will be available to work evenings and weekends to cover match day fixtures and other ad hoc events at the bet365 Stadium.
The position will be offered on a part-time basis. All relevant training will be provided.
Main Responsibilities
- Delivering high quality medical care to all Academy players, including pitch side cover for Professional Development Phase home matches.
- Conducting routine medical examinations, annual health reviews and cardiac screening programmes for Academy players.
- Arranging specialist referrals, medical investigations and submitting Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) applications.
- Maintaining accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date medical records for all players.
- Liaising with the Academy Medical Lead and Head of Medicine regarding the management of injury and illness.
- Reviewing and updating medical emergency action plans for training venues and individuals.
- Checking and maintaining medical equipment, including emergency bags, defibrillators and medical gases, in accordance with EPPP rules.
- Managing and ordering medical stock and medicines under the guidance of the Head of Medical.
- Assisting with player education to promote health, wellbeing and medical responsibilities, and supporting First Team medical provision when required.
- Ensuring compliance with Club policies, including health and safety, safeguarding and betting integrity rules.
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Key Skills and Experience
- Current GMC registration and licence to practice.
- Valid ATMMiF emergency care accreditation.
- MFSEM Membership (or equivalent).
- Experience in providing medical care within a sporting environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support players on health and wellbeing.
- Strong understanding of medical ethics, confidentiality and data protection.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
- Strong organisational and record keeping skills.
- Proactive approach to problem solving and emergency management.
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This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.
Closing date for applications is Monday 17th August 2026.
Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.
By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy which can be found at www.stokecityfc.com/recruitment-privacy-policy
The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.
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