PURPOSE

The England women’s programme consists of our senior team, performance programme and U19 squad. The programme involves a substantial amount of training and competitive series’ overseas.

We are welcoming expressions of interest from doctors to cover overseas tours, working alongside the Doctor team and the rest of the Science and Medicine team. You will play a key role in optimising availability, managing injuries and illness and ensuring world class medical support for our international pathway.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency. 

Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game. 

Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game. 

Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward. 

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are passionate about player care, enjoy touring and are a consistent positive influence within the team environment.

• You collaborate and love working across diverse teams to solve problems, share learnings and discuss ideas.

• You enjoy applying and adapting your expert skills to help players thrive.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Overseas touring

• Delivering high quality medical support in order to optimise player performance, availability, and wellbeing

• To be a key member of the England Women’s support team and Science and Medicine team

• Interacting with coaches, players, and other support staff members

• Maintaining and contributing to ensuring strong governance.

YOU’LL HAVE

• Current registration with General Medical Council (GMC) with right to practice independently

• Ideally on the specialist register for Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) or Post graduate qualification in SEM with considerable SEM experience

• Current Advanced Life Support and Emergency Care accreditation

• Experience of working in Professional team sports

• Strong collaboration and Communication skills

• Desirable: qualification and experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound

• Full right to work in the UK - sponsorship ot available for this consultancy

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Thamindu Wedatilake (Lead Physician) thamindu.wedatilake@ecb.co.uk

To express your interest please send a CV no later than 1st September to thamindu.wedatilake@ecb.co.uk