Head of Academy MedicalHull City

Hull City Football Club are looking to recruit a Head of Academy Medical, ensuring the highest standards of care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for all Academy players.

Position Type: Permanent, Full time

Location: Hull City Academy, Bishop Burton College, HU17 8QG

Salary/Pay: £45-55k (depending on experience)

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Academy Medical team, working closely with doctors, physios, and performance staff.
• Oversee injury assessment, rehabilitation programmes, and return-to-play processes across the Academy.
• Provide medical cover for training and match fixtures, including emergency aid (ATMMiF qualified).
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records in line with professional standards.
• Coordinate external medical support and specialist referrals as required.
• Deliver injury prevention protocols, pre-activation programmes, and gym/field-based rehab sessions.
• Support and develop part-time medical staff, ensuring qualifications and CPD remain up to date.
• Provide regular injury updates and effective communication with coaches, parents, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to education programmes for players and staff on health, wellbeing, and performance.
• Collaborate with Sports Science, S&C, and Performance teams to integrate evidence-based rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with EPPP audit requirements and assist with medical insurance processes.
• Incorporate latest clinical innovations to maintain best-in-class medical provision.

About The Candidate

What are we looking for?

• BSc (hons) or MSc in Physiotherapy (essential)
• Chartered Physiotherapist (desirable)
• ATMMiF certificate (level 5 emergency aid certificate) (essential)
• At least 3 years’ experience working within a sporting environment, ideally in elite sport and preferably football (essential)
• Attention to detail a vital attribute.
• Demonstrate a high level of planning and organisation.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours and weekends.
• Work well as part of an Academy Full-time member of Staff
• Ability to create relationships with players and identified support network to effectively support injury rehabilitation and performance needs
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively
•  Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development
• Excellent IT and presentation skills
• Focused on individual player development within a team process
• Willing to follow and promote the Club football philosophy
• The safeguarding and welfare of our players is paramount and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

About The Club

What can we offer you?

• An attractive annual leave package, that increases on service with the organisation.
• 20% off at the Tiger Leisure Store
• 2 x season cards for you and/or your family to attend Hull City home games (following probation)
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity for career progression and CPD
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme