Rams Rugby is seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Medical to lead and coordinate all medical provision across our senior performance programme.

This is a key leadership role within the rugby department, responsible for ensuring player welfare, injury management, medical governance, and alignment with performance staff in a competitive semi-professional environment.

The successful candidate will play a central role in creating a robust, professional, and athlete-centred medical programme that supports availability, performance, and long-term development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all medical provision for the senior performance programme (training & matchday), including First Team and Development Team
• Oversee injury assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and return-to-play processes
• Coordinate and manage medical practitioners, including staffing and rotas for training and home and away fixtures
• Act as the primary medical liaison with:
  • Director of Rugby & coaching staff
  • Strength & Conditioning department
  • External consultants and specialists
• Maintain clear medical governance, documentation, and reporting standards
• Provide regular injury and availability updates, including formal reporting to senior leadership / Board as required
• Advise on player load, availability, and risk management
• Ensure compliance with:
  • RFU medical standards
  • Safeguarding and duty-of-care requirements
• Maintain the medical environment and processes to a professional standard
• Support and encourage ongoing CPD within the medical team

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead medical provision within a progressive and exciting rugby programme
• Collaborative performance environment
• Competitive remuneration (dependent on experience)
• Scope to shape and develop medical systems and standards