About Us:

Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Charlton, south-east London. The club was founded on June 9th, 1905 and has a very storied history from rising to the top-flight of English Football in the 1930s (First Division) and again in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, to winning the FA Cup in 1947 and to leaving their Valley home in the mid-1980s only to make an impassioned return in 1992. Historically, the women's team played under Charlton Athletic from 2000 to 2007 but were released to become an independently run team in 2007 following the men's team's relegation from the Premier League.

The women's team were originally formed as a non-professional team in 1991 and were highly successful in the early 2000s winning The FA Cup, the League Cup, and the Charity Shield, as well as coming runners-up in the top division in multiple seasons. In February 2021, the club acquired the Charlton Athletic Women's team, turning the team full-time professional, and integrating them to become one club again.

At Charlton, we are ‘one club’ and can be truly described as a ‘family club’.

Role Description:

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the aims and objectives of the Performance Services department through the provision of Sports Medicine and general practice to the Women & Girl’s Programme. The role will also contribute towards an innovative medical team striving to achieve optimal results in the areas of performance, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, while providing excellent care for players.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all medical and health related matters relating to all players within Charlton Athletic Football Club’s Women & Girls programme.
• Attend Training Ground one weekday per week for clinic.
• Attend all Women’s First Team home fixtures supporting the Lead Physiotherapist with medical related matters.
• To assist the Lead Physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis, referral pathway and prognosis of Women’s First Team players.
• To oversee player medical care and clinical governance throughout the Women & Girl’s programmes.
• Develop and manage external referrals and communication with doctors/consultants and out of hours support, working closely with physiotherapists, sports therapists, and other members of the MDT as relevant.
• Support with medical screening for the signings of all new and current players within the Women’s First Team and Girl’s Academy.
• Work with the Lead Physiotherapist to produce and update emergency guidelines and protocols (EAP’s) for the Women’s First Team and Girl’s Academy.
• Regularly check the first team emergency medical equipment and replace equipment when applicable.
• Order and maintain medication supplies.
• Involved in all aspects of whereabouts, drug and doping player information. Promote anti-doping policies in line with WADA and advise athletes on banned drugs.
• Ensure all Women’s First Team and Girl’s Academy have up to date cardiac screening in keeping with league guidelines.
• Keep accurate medical records using a computerised note system
• To create successful and professional relationships with staff whilst maintaining professional distance from playing staff at all times.
• To facilitate an environment in which our athletes can prepare for the demands of training and playing at an elite level.
• Provide support out of hours in sports medicine and general practice, when required.
• To develop the Female Athlete Health programme at Charlton Athletic Football Club. Providing innovative care and support to our female athletes.
• To observe, monitor and react to the ever-evolving world of Sports Medicine; keeping up to date with all current research developments and changes in professional regulations.
• Advise the club on any relevant Public Health issues when appropriate.​

Education/Qualifications/Training:

• Full registration/licence to practice with the GMC.
• License to practise in the UK as a General Practitioner or Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
• Diploma/MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine
• Level 5 ATMMiF or equivalent emergency trauma qualification.​

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

• An understanding of the FSEM Code of Conduct.
• Track record of successfully integrating into established and developing coaching team.
• Excellent planning and communication skills with experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Be a good role model for staff and players in the elite sport environment in terms of knowledge, behaviour, and development.
• Maintain high professional standards at all time and conform to expected behaviours in terms of clinical practice and confidentiality.
• Ability to liaise with international medical teams.
• Have the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Possess communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive.
• Demonstrates good work ethic and high output.

Specific Experience:

• Experience of common sporting and general medical aliments and administering appropriate medical treatment options.
• Experience as a Team Doctor in Sport and working as part of the MDT
• Experience in teaching and education in high performance sport.