We're all about creating a performance-focused environment that inspires our athletes and support staff to thrive and give their best throughout the Games.

To achieve this, we need the perfect support team-one that works seamlessly together to provide top-notch support. Ready to be part of this incredible journey and bring your medical expertise to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games? Read on!


The Role

Team Doctors are critical in the day-to-day success of Team England. For Glasgow 2026, the first point of contact for athletes will be the Preparation Camp and Kitting Out, both of which are essential in ensuring athletes are fully prepared for the multi-sport environment. This preparation phase is integral in establishing the foundation for a successful Games and building our team culture.

During the Games, Team Doctors will be active across several key environments across the city, including additional team accommodation, performance and medical centres, storage, meeting rooms, and an environment for athletes' Friends and Family to visit.

Team Doctor roles are highly hands-on and offer an extraordinary experience, though applicants should be prepared for varied and long working hours. These roles are voluntary, and the experience you'll gain will be invaluable.

Ready to make a difference and be part of an unforgettable journey? Join us and play a pivotal role in Team England's success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) ahead of Games as required to manage all aspects of delivery needed to ensure the provision of a world-class high-performance clinic setting and medical service
  • Under the guidance of the CMO, establish an appropriate equipped medical workspace
  • Within the rules of professional confidentiality, communicate with Athletes and Support Staff as appropriate and make clear contemporaneous records of any direct or indirect interactions with athletes and support staff on the approved records system for Team England 
  • Be a Team player, ensuring a medical service that maximises the performance needs of Athletes and Support Staff
  • Have a sound understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those within the Team England medical team
  • Work closely with the Team Physiotherapists
  • Have a sound understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Chef de Mission, Deputy Chefs de Mission, Sport Team Leaders and other members of the administration team and the services provided
  • Undertake all other reasonable duties as delegated by the Chef de Mission or Deputy Chefs de Mission, including administrative and organisational tasks
  • Work within the governance structure of Team England
  • Attend formal functions as the representative of the Team England delegation as requested

Key Skills & Qualifications

  • Diploma or MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine/Diploma in Team Care or M/FFSEM
  • Knowledge of Anti-Doping issues, and the WADA and UKAD codes and policies and evidence of up-to-date UKAD Advisor Certificate
  • Level 2 adult and child safeguarding course completed within last 2 years
  • Evidence of annual appraisal, covering all aspects of professional work including mandatory annual training applicable to sport and exercise medicine
  • Evidence of current medical indemnity, including cover for treating elite sports athletes
  • Current GMC registration and status
  • Current DBS Certificate – adults and children
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs of high-performance athletes and officials both prior to and during international competition.
  • A strong and clear communicator
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Interpret and anticipate change and respond effectively
  • Have a strong understanding of a team ethic
  • Ability to operate well under pressure including during normal and anti-social hours
  • Evidence of experience working with elite/professional athletes
  • Evidence of previous work experience at a multi-sport event

Applying

  • Please email a current CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]
  • Applications close on 24th March 2024.
  • Interviews will take place on 31st March 2025 in Vauxhall, London.
  • A contribution to reasonable travel expenses will be made for the interview. Please enquire for further details as part of your application

Successful Applicants

The cost of travel, uniform, accommodation, meals, and associated expenses will be covered by Team England at Games time. Accommodation will be located at the Athletes Village or a Team Hotel, depending on the role.

Successful applicants must commit to:

  • Attending two pre-Games Workshops (the first will likely be 2 days in October of 2025 and the second likely to be 1 day in March of 2026)
  • Be available for the Games Time period which falls between approximately 10th July 2026 and 6th August 2026, depending on the role will require 2-4 weeks availability within this time frame.
  • Sign the Team Members agreement, Entry & Eligibility form, and the Team Code of Conduct
  • Be willing to work within a non-smoking environment

Equal Opportunities Policy

Commonwealth Games England is proud to be a member of the Sporting Equals Charter, which has been designed to support organisations in the sport and physical activity sector to tackle the ethnicity gap.

This commitment aims to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees. This includes the recruitment, selection, training, work conditions and career management/ promotion of employees. Commonwealth Games England opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status and civil partnership, gender reassignment, religion or belief, and disability and is committed to eliminating discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

Applications close Monday 24th March 2025