Lead Sports Medicine Team Physician Aquatics GB Para Swimming

The Opportunity

The UK Sports Institute and Aquatics GB have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Sports Medicine Team Physician - Para Swim

A snapshot of the role

This role is an exciting opportunity to lead the medical provision to Para-swimming shaping the way we deliver sports medicine in this Paralympic sport. We see this role as critical to our success and are looking for leadership expert clinical skills and the ability to work in an integrated manner as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The doctor will be responsible for leading the delivery and coordination of Sports Medicine services for athletes on the Aquatics GB (AGB) Para-Swimming World Class Programme and for identified WCP activity. This role will support the AGB Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with the development of the Para-Swimming element of the AGB Athlete Health strategy in order to optimise athlete physical and mental health maximizing their performance potential for major competitions.

The UK Sports Institute is the leading employer of Consultants in Sport & Exercise Medicine in the UK with a strong focus on developing individuals and collaboration as a team to deliver world leading healthcare to athletes. The successful applicant can expect 1:1 supervision leadership coaching and mentorship via a Regional Senior Sports Medicine Doctor and access to a range of learning & development opportunities within the Sports Medicine discipline across the UKSI and UK Sport.

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

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Safer Recruitment

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.

Application Method: To be considered for this World Class Opportunity candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important: Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free text box however if you would prefer you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)

Artificial Intelligence: We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI-generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills knowledge and experience. Therefore to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicants individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date:4th May 2026

Interview Date: 18th May 2026

Additional information for applicants:

Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional these instances we will do our upmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.

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