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Act as a central point of advice on all medical and medico-legal matters pertinent to the Premier League and the Academy system.
Inform and contribute to medical regulatory processes relating to Head Injury Protocol, Pitch side Medical and other Medical related topics.
Collaborate with the Senior Player Health Manager, the Head of Elite Performance and other Premier League colleagues to inform Player Health strategic direction.
Work in partnership with domestic Football partners on medical matters, including attendance at the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee (PFNCC) Health and Safety Sub-Committee.
Provide advice to Clubs and Medical teams, both on an ad hoc basis and provide leadership in the development and delivery of content at the Premier League Heads of Medical meetings. This includes in relation to occupational health and medical matters.
Significantly contribute to the development of a Player Health related workforce development strategy throughout the Academy and First Team environment and support the deployment of the plan.
Liaise with the Premier League’s Finance department on the Premier League’s central insurance policies, providing appropriate advice as required.
Attend and contribute to driving the agenda of the Premier League’s Head Injury Advisory Group and the Premier League’s Football Medical Governance Group, comprising of legal, executive and medical representatives from the Premier League and Clubs, formed to address occupational health and risk management issues affecting the Premier League and Clubs.
Advise the Premier League’s executive board regarding the Medical Care Scheme and attend quarterly meetings to provide such advice and guidance.
Provide pre-event support and medical quality assurance of Premier League overseas events (such as the Premier League Summer Series).
Perform any other tasks related to the services as reasonably required by the Premier League.
Requirements for the role
Registered medical practitioner, licensed to practise by the GMC.
Hold a current FA Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football certification.
Have significant, recent strategic experience working in a highly professional sporting environment, ideally within a Premier League Club.
Expertise and credibility in occupational health issues as they affect professional sport.