Medical Assistant Intern

Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Southampton
Contract type
Closing date: 2 March 2026
Job Description: Be part of our journey...
Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton

Department: Sport Medicine and Science

Accountable to: First Team Doctor

Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Childs and Adults Barred List Check

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: 1 year Internship (Medical Students Only)

What will you be doing?

This is a full-time one-year internship to provide vital support for the day-to-day operations of the Sports Medicine and Science Department of Southampton FC from schoolboy to First Team. You will be based at the Training Ground in Marchwood, Southampton.

You will be in regular communication with our Sports Medicine Specialists throughout the year to help with the smooth running of the Medical Team, reporting to the Doctors, and Head of Professional Medical Services, and there will be opportunities to help with research projects within the team to enhance your personal learning and skill development.

It is essential to note that we will only accept medical students for this role and is expected that the successful applicant will start during August 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to work in elite sport – develop understanding of MDT in Sport – observe clinical processes and contribute to the function of the team.

What are we looking for?

Essential Experience:

Have successfully completed at least year 3 (at time of starting the post) of a medical degree, but year 4 would be desirable.
Essential Qualifications (including certifications):

A levels
Admission onto Medical School
Letter of support from the Dean of the Medical School
Essential Skills:

Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Time management and organisational skills
Task prioritisation skills
What do you get in return?

If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
Free onsite parking.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
How can I apply?

If interested, we would like to hear from you in writing, a couple of hundred words in a cover letter attached to your application to let us know:

Why you would like the role
What you would bring to the role
What you think you could gain from working with us
ALL applicants will be expected to provide a written letter from their university/medical school stating permission for a year interruption of studies, should they be successful, with their application - IF THIS IS NOT SUBMITTED WITH THE CV APPLICATION THEN YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

Just click on the link below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV and covering letter.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd March 2026.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact our current medical assistant intern Josh Berrington, on jberrington@saintsfc.co.uk .

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *
How to apply: https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/Staplewood-Campus/Medical-Assistant-Intern_RQ-035847