Team GB HQ Medical Officer

Buenos Aires 2018Youth Olympic Games

Background

Team GB is recruiting for the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). We invite practitioners who meet the criteria to send in their CVwith a covering letter as an expression of interest to fulfil the role of an HQ practitioner for Team GB. Please see below, the application process and Job description.

The expression of interest will be open from Friday 30thMarch 2018 - Sunday 22ndApril2018 (midnight)

Interviews are to be held at the BOA offices on Tuesday 8thWednesday9th May 2018

Candidates mustensure they are available to meet the requirements of fulfilling the allocated job role, including all necessary dates in the build up to the YOG.

Application Process

  • Application processes and job descriptionswill be placed on a variety of different websites, including:
  • Before applying, the candidate should secure clearance from their appropriate line manager (Home Country Sports Institutes & NGBs)
  • Transparency with employees over the time commitment for the role is essential.
  • HCSI employees that are core funded will be “released” to undertake their duties on HCSI time, on the proviso that your HCSI duties can be covered in their absence.
  • For those who are not full-time employees, it is their own responsibility to account for their non-EIS time.
  • When applying please state clearly your HCSI TFE status and whether your role is core funded or NGB funded.
  • External candidates (non-HCSI) are invited to apply on an equal basis, and each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • All posts are on a volunteer basis and as such are not subject to remuneration by Team GB.
  • If you are successful in your application, please confirm again with your HCSI line manager/s and NGB staff before accepting the role.

Applicants are welcome to contact James Moore (IRU Manager) on , should they have any further questions.

Role / HQ Medical Officer
Reporting to / Chief Medical Officer
Chef de Mission
Dates Active in Role / c.1st to 20thOctober 2018(final dates TBC)
All dates essential for preparation in the build up to deployment to the Youth Olympic Games (this may include 2/3 days for attendance at Team Leader Meetings and Team Planning Days).
Accreditation Type / Accredited / Non-accredited
Location of Work / Buenos Aires, Argentina (Games-time) & BOA Offices in London (Team Leader/Planning Meetings)
Hours of Work / Working hours will be as required to fulfil the role and its significant fluctuating demands throughout the Youth Olympic Games.
The postholder will be required to acknowledge this and work in a flexible manner to accommodate all requests where appropriate.
Special requirements / Current DBScheck. Full driving license.
Relationships & Interfaces / Reports directly to Chef Medical Officerduring the Youth Olympic Games.
Works closely with HQ and NGB staff at Games, including all support staff & Team Leaders.
Key Responsibilities /
  • To provide the highest quality medical support to all athletes for the duration of the Youth OlympicGames. (including preparation, Games-time and post-competition phases).
  • To provide a responsive, accessible medical support service to all Team GB delegates, both in the Athlete Village,competition and training venues, and any other location deemed appropriate to meet the requirements of the job role.
  • To ensure a high standard of health promotion & preventative care in liaison with the athletes’ support staff (CMO, CPO, Medical Officers, Physiotherapists, Team Leaders and others), including advice on the prevention of injury or illness.
  • To liaise with other medical personnel, sports science staff and other support staff as required in order to ensure the highest standard of care of an athlete's injury or illness and optimum rehabilitation and management, whilst at all times working within the GMC guidelines on patient confidentiality.
  • To promote drug-free sport and have a working knowledge of the WADA Code.
  • To refer to appropriate specialists and other members of the medical support team as appropriate.
  • To keep detailed medical records of all consultations and to keep these records confidential and secure.
  • To provide reports on medical activity within the village or other locations as required.

Personnel Specification / Essential Qualifications:
  1. Of good standing with GMC and on GP or SEM Register
  2. MSc (or equivalent) in Sports and Exercise Medicine
  3. Fellow or Member of the Faculty of SEM(FSEM) UK
  4. Current up-to-date Advanced Trauma & Life Support course (e.g. ICIS)
  5. Suitable professional indemnity cover (e.g.: MPS/MDU/MDDUS/Sempris)
  6. Current UKAD Accredited Advisor Certificate
Desired clinical experience:
  1. Currently working with elite sport athletes
  2. Medical Officer currently working within the HCSI network or directly with an NGB
  3. Previous experience in primary care aspects of SEM (preferably General Practice Vocational Training / Primary Care trainedor completed specialist training in SEM)
  4. At least 3 years clinical sporting experience at an elite level
  5. Completed specialist training in SEM
  6. Previous work with BOA in multi-sport Games environment
  7. An understanding of the BOA standard operating procedures during Games time
  8. Previous multi-sport Games experience
Desired personal attributes:
  1. Proven team player (including references from previous Games)
  2. Clean driving license
  3. Availability for full duration
  4. Excellent communication skills
  5. Committed, dynamic & productive
  6. Excellent organisational skills
  7. Excellent management & people skills
  8. Demonstration of leadership skills
  9. Experience as a Safeguarding/Welfare Officer

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