Elite Academy Physiotherapist – Youth Rehab & Return-to-Play

Newcastle United; Gateshead; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Newcastle United seeks an Academy Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to U18-U21 players in a Category 1 environment. You will assess, treat, rehabilitate and prevent injuries, contributing to player welfare, development and performance within a collaborative medical team.

You will design individualised rehab plans, provide pitchside care, maintain records and support safeguarding and governance standards across the academy.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel with Academy football.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Musculoskeletal assessment

Rehabilitation

Pitchside trauma management

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Organisation

Flexible hours/travel

Ausbildung

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

FA Level 5 ATMMiF

CSP Membership

HCPC Registration

FA Safeguarding Certificate

Tools

Electronic medical records

Athlete monitoring systems

Jobbeschreibung

Newcastle United seeks an Academy Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to U18-U21 players in a Category 1 environment. You will assess, treat, rehabilitate and prevent injuries, contributing to player welfare, development and performance within a collaborative medical team.

You will design individualised rehab plans, provide pitchside care, maintain records and support safeguarding and governance standards across the academy.