BFC Women Lead Doctor & Academy Doctor

Organisation: Burnley Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Training Ground, Burnley
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 19 May 2026
Job Description: About Us
Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a BFC Women Lead Doctor & Academy Doctor to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.

About You
Are you passionate about football and looking for your next challenge in the game?
Come and join our Clarets family as our BFC Women Lead Doctor & Academy Doctor!
The ideal candidate will by GMC registered and be licensed to practise in the UK.
You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Role Expectations
As the BFC Women Lead Doctor & Academy Doctor, you will be expected to:
Provide medical support including pitch side, clinic and appointment presence for Women's First Team, reporting to the First Team Head of Medicine and First Team Doctor.
Work closely with the respective Physiotherapy leads in the diagnosis of injuries and illness for Women’s First Team and Men's Academy.
Develop and manage external referrals and communication with multisport Doctors/Specialist consultants.
How to apply: How to Apply Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should complete our application form and submit a short cover letter/CV explaining how you meet the role criteria, along with your educational and employment history. Please also provide an explanation for any gaps. Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer. If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at HR@burnleyfc.com. *Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.