Doctor

Organisation: Aston Villa Football Club
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 11 January 2026
Job Description: 1. The Department
Aston Villa Women FC compete in the Barclays Women’s Super League, the highest league in the country for women’s professional football. We are proud of the growth we have achieved as a team, and we now stand at an exciting and transformative moment. As the women’s game accelerates in visibility, value and influence, we are focusing on efforts on having the right resources in place to support our ambition vision and the next chapter of our growth.

2. The Role
We have an amazing opportunity for a Doctor to join our team - based at our world-class Bodymoor Heath Training Ground you will play a fundamental role in creating the ideal environment to enable our players to reach their full potential and thrive. You will be responsible for leading and overseeing our Medical Department and working collaboratively with our Head of Performance and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide high-quality medical services to all players in the prevention, management and auditing of all sports related injury and illness. Your responsibilities will be varied: chairing medical meetings to provide player updates and progress, making relevant specialist referrals, providing pitch-side emergency care and managing the doping control protocols.

You will lead the delivery of clinical excellence and governance at all training sessions and matchdays (home and away) with responsibility for cardiac screening, medicine management and emergency action plans.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
To be considered for this role, you will need:

• General Medical Council (GMC) registered Doctor
• A valid Level 5 Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF)
• Have experience and specialist knowledge of working within elite level sport
• Be eligible for medical indemnity to treat and advise BWSL players (the Club can support in arranging this)

You will need to have managed and co-ordinated medical staff to deliver high-quality of injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation strategies with an understanding of medical science to support women’s athletes. You will need to also be a UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Clean Sport Advisor (or be willing to complete prior to starting in the role) and be up to date with current regulations.

We are looking for a team player who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and is passionate about innovation and continuous development. You will need high professional standards and be able to work confidentially and discreetly. You will need to be able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and manage expectations.

Given the nature of this role, you will need to hold a full, UK driving licence and be able to work including evenings, weekends and matchdays in line with the team’s schedule.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Women Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role and what interests you about this opportunity.

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
How to apply: https://careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs