Medical CPD and Practitioner Development Lead

Working with the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a Medical CPD and Practitioner Development Lead to join our Medical team as a consultant.

Job Title : Medical CPD and Practitioner Development Lead

Department : Medical - Performance Rugby

Reports to : Clinical Services Lead

Rate of Pay : Dependent on experience

Location : Remote

Travel Requirements : Allianz Stadium, camps, etc.

Engagement Type : Contractor status

Duration : 47 days per year, 2 year contract

Application Information:

• Please submit a CV and cover letter (no anonymisation required due to the nature of this vacancy - please do NOT

The Role:

Responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of continuous professional development programs for the healthcare professionals supporting the RFU Performance Rugby Representative teams and squads (Men's Senior, Womens Senior, Men's U20, Womens U20, Men's U18 and Womens U18) ensuring skills stay current to support the delivery of high-quality care to players.

The Medical CPD and Practitioner Development Lead will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Lead to ensure that the Medical CPD programme and Practitioner Development provision meet the relevant medical governance requirements, are business relevant, cost effective and designed to optimise both the sustainable health of the players and the performance of the supported squads.

Some key responsibilities include:

a) Clinical Practitioner Development of employed and contracted medical services staff, supporting delivery of performance objectives. Not limited to but will include a programme of:

• Three F2F Medical Services Team CPD Meetings per year (typically held at Allianz Stadium)
• Monthly virtual MDT CPD Meetings
• Regular Case Based discussions (typically virtual)
• Bespoke F2F CPD opportunities
• Supporting the Virtual clinical team

b) Support the Clinical Services Lead in the organisation of PRD medical team clinical reviews following competition phases

c) Collaborative responsibility (with the PRD Clinical Services Lead) for updating the Medical Services Resources SharePoint and maintaining medical resources

d) Where workload allows, supporting the Clinical Services Lead in the development of PRD Medical Protocols and Procedures

e) Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.

f) Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.

g) Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• Diploma or MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine or Membership of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine
• Experience in the clinical development of SEM practitioners
• Strong understanding of the Rugby Union and Sports Medicine CPD landscapes, CPD guidelines and the principles of practitioner development
• Experience of the provision of clinical services to teams and competitions in an elite sport
• Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker and strategic capability balanced with strong analytic skills and willingness to work strategically and operationally
• Subject matter expert
• Proven track record of getting results
• Self-starter with proven ability to work independently but without creating a silo

Additional Information:

• Personal circumstances must allow the candidate to work extended hours on occasion during times of peak activity including evenings and weekends.
• Role holders not based at Allianz headquarters must be available to work from there as and when required.
• We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com.
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