Academy Head of Medical

Organisation

Charlton Athletic Football Club

Salary

£44,000

Location

Charlton Athletic FC, Sparrows Lane Training Ground, South East London

Contract type

Permanent (Full time)

Closing date

7 August 2026

Job Description

As Academy Head of Medical, you will lead the Academy Medical Department, overseeing the delivery of outstanding medical, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services across all Academy age groups. You will manage medical staff, lead the medical provision for the Under-21 squad, collaborate closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and ensure the Club meets all EPPP, FA and professional clinical standards while promoting player health, wellbeing and performance.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Leading the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of Academy players, with particular responsibility for the Professional Development Phase (PDP) and Under-21 squad.
• Developing and implementing effective injury prevention, screening and rehabilitation programmes in collaboration with the Strength & Conditioning and Sports Science teams.
• Designing and delivering comprehensive pre-season screening programmes to establish baseline performance data and support safe return-to-training and return-to-competition decisions.
• Producing individualised corrective programmes based on screening outcomes and monitoring rehabilitation progress using objective clinical measures.
• Overseeing player medical care, including pre-signing medical assessments, cardiac screening programmes and specialist referrals where required.
• Supporting the Academy Doctor in coordinating cardiac screening programmes and ensuring all follow-up appointments are completed within required timescales.
• Managing medical provision for Academy training sessions, fixtures, tournaments and tours, ensuring appropriate pitch-side medical cover is in place.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential medical records, injury audits and rehabilitation plans in accordance with EPPP and legal requirements.
• Ensuring medical facilities, emergency equipment, consumables and clinical protocols are maintained to the highest professional standards.
• Working closely with the Academy Doctor, First Team Medical Department and Academy Management Team to provide regular medical updates and support player availability.
• Leading, supporting and developing full-time, part-time and casual medical staff through in-service training, CPD and best practice.
• Promoting a culture of excellence, professionalism and continuous improvement across the Academy Medical Department.
• Ensuring compliance with all Club policies, FA and EPPP requirements, health and safety legislation, confidentiality obligations and professional standards.
• Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role.
• Ensuring FA Whereabouts information is maintained accurately in collaboration with Academy staff.
This role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues across the club in a dynamic sporting environment where flexibility, teamwork and professionalism are essential.

How to apply

Please use the attached link: https://cafc.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=208d75a5-5ae4-4426-8d7d-d0216926e872

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