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Medical CPD and Practitioner Development Lead

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: England Rugby
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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 submit anonymised documents).
  • This vacancy will close at 5pm on 4th February 2026
    .
  • This role will require a DBS check.
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 (Mens Senior, Womens Senior, Mens U20, Womens U20, Mens 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:

  • 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
  • Support the Clinical Services Lead in the organisation of PRD medical team clinical reviews following competition phases
  • Collaborative responsibility (with the PRD Clinical Services Lead) for updating the Medical Services Resources SharePoint and maintaining medical resources
  • Where workload allows, supporting the Clinical Services Lead in the development of PRD Medical Protocols and Procedures
  • Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
  • 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.
  • 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
    • Collaborat…
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