Elite Academy Physiotherapist: Youth Development and Rehab

Newcastle United; High Buston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United is recruiting an Academy Physiotherapist (PDP) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to players in the Academy U18-U21 pathway within a Category 1 environment. You will provide injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention, contributing to player welfare and long-term athletic development.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, contribute to pitchside care, education and rehabilitation, and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF.
• CSP Membership.
• HCPC Registration.
• FA Safeguarding Certificate.
• Strong understanding of youth development and the Elite Player Performance Plan.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly organised approach with strong professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for Academy players.
• Design and implement individualised rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes.
• Provide pitchside trauma care for training and matchdays in line with FA and Premier League standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation on the Clubs electronic systems.
• Support screening, profiling and monitoring processes across Academy age groups.
• Work collaboratively with sports science, strength and conditioning, psychology, nutrition and coaching colleagues.
• Communicate clearly with players, parents and coaches regarding injury status and rehabilitation progress.
• Support clinical education, CPD initiatives and physiotherapy service development.
• Uphold safeguarding, clinical governance and EPPP audit standards.
• Contribute to player and parent education on injury prevention, recovery and wellbeing.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Rehabilitation

Pitchside trauma management

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

FA Level 5 ATMMiF

CSP Membership

HCPC Registration

FA Safeguarding Certificate

MSc in Sports Physiotherapy (advantageous)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Newcastle United is recruiting an Academy Physiotherapist (PDP) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to players in the Academy U18-U21 pathway within a Category 1 environment. You will provide injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention, contributing to player welfare and long-term athletic development.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, contribute to pitchside care, education and rehabilitation, and maintain accurate medical records.