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Contract for Services – Sport Medicine Doctors

sportscotland
Organisation
sportscotland
Salary
£250 for a 4hr session
Location
Scotland wide
Contract type
Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date
31 May 2026
Job Description
Brief Contract description/title: Contract for Services – Sport Medicine Doctors

Published by: sportscotland

Publication Date: 14 May 2026

Deadline Date: 31 May 2026

Contract value: £250 for a 4hr session

Expense allowance: in line with sportscotland travel and expenses policy

Contract Period: 2 year contract with the option to extend for two further single years

Termination Period: 1 month by both parties

Service Location: Scotland wide

sportscotland is looking to procure the following services of a network of Sport Medicine Doctors.

The Sport Medicine team is dedicated to supporting the optimal performance of healthy athletes on their journey to the podium. Collaborating closely with athletes and a comprehensive support network, the primary focus is on proactively preventing illnesses and injuries. This involves delivering evidence-based medical care through accurate diagnosis, thorough clinical examination, and drawing upon extensive experience and knowledge to uphold the well-being of athletes.

As an integral part of the broader support structure, Sports and Exercise Medicine doctors offer expert clinical guidance, reassurance, and sound judgment, complementing the multi-disciplinary approach to performance sport.

The Sport Medicine team extends its influence beyond the competitive realm by drawing lessons from the performance world that have universal applications for athletes of all abilities. Engaging in areas such as Moving Medicine, sports concussion education and management, female athlete health and mental health awareness, the team seeks to contribute to the collective improvement of individuals' well-being and the promotion of a healthier life for all.

Effective clinical delivery necessitates a profound understanding of the high-performance sports environment, coupled with the ability to analyse a sport's physical and technical demands. The clinical approach encompasses contributing to athlete preparation, optimising athlete performance, conducting assessments, and facilitating rehabilitation to ensure a successful return to performance. Achieving this level of effectiveness requires substantial experience in working with athletes at a world-class level, coupled with adept communication skills across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Description of required services:

Treatment recording and follow up

Consult, diagnose, investigate, treat and manage nominated Institute Athletes within the confines of clinical experience and expertise.

Maintain appropriate medical records

Produce forms and documentation as required

Athlete Medical Periodic Health Screening

Perform periodic health screening as instructed by the Head of Sports Medicine and communicate findings in a confidential manner to relevant staff where appropriate. Monitor actions that derive from profiling.

Periodic health screening will include mental health screening and female athlete health screening as per the relevant departmental strategy.

Referrals

Refer athletes to relevant UK-based clinical specialists as and when required

Develop and co-ordinate a process of recording and follow up for all athlete referrals.

Be the main point of contact for this process.

General

Attend and input to network meetings of services providers for targeted Athletes if requested and agreed by Discipline Lead Sports Medicine or nominated deputy.

Work with colleagues and disciplines to introduce and monitor injury and illness prevention and health management programmes

Supply education and information to Athletes, coaches and staff

Regular attendance and contribution to Sports Medicine Network Meetings and other sportscotland Institute of sport network events

Additional attendance requests to be agreed in advance by Discipline Lead Sports Medicine or nominated deputy

Abide by Home Countries Sport Institute Professional Code of Conduct as well as the Professional Code in Sport as noted by the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine and Good Medical Practice (2024) from the General Medical Council

Qualification and certification:

Professional membership: GMC (and in good standing), BASEM, Fellow or Member of Faculty of SEM

Qualification: Higher Education in Sports Medicine (MFSEM, Diploma in SEM or equivalent)

Current sports first aid and resuscitation certification (to level 3 pre-hospital care)

PVG eligible for both children and protected adults

Professional (cover work in High Performance sport) and public liability insurance

Evaluation criteria:

This will be based on your qualifications and submitted proposal.

Response requested: Potential contractors or companies who have relevant experience should submit a proposal (circa 1000-word limit) demonstrating their suitability to provide the service(s) detailed above.

Submissions should include copies of any relevant qualifications, certifications and reference memberships numbers.

Submissions should be emailed to contractforservices@sportscotland.org.uk
How to apply
Potential contractors or companies who have relevant experience should submit a proposal (circa 1000-word limit) demonstrating their suitability to provide the service(s) detailed above. Submissions should include copies of any relevant qualifications, certifications and reference memberships numbers. Submissions should be emailed to contractforservices@sportscotland.org.uk
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