Elite Youth Academy Physiotherapist

Newcastle United; South Hetton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to support the U18-U21 pathway within a Category 1 environment. You will provide injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention work for academy players, contributing to welfare and performance development.

You will collaborate with sports science, S&C, psychology, nutrition and coaching colleagues, maintain accurate records, and participate in safeguarding, governance and CPD initiatives while supporting education across the

Qualifications

• Experience in musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation for youth players.
• Ability to design individualised return-to-play programmes.
• Experience with pitchside trauma care and sport-specific rehab.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for academy players.
• Design and implement individualized rehab and return-to-play plans.
• Provide pitchside trauma care for training and matches.
• Maintain medical documentation on electronic systems.
• Support screening, profiling and monitoring across academy groups.
• Collaborate with sports science, strength and conditioning, psychology and coaching.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Pitchside trauma management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with players and parents

Education

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

FA Level 5 ATMMiF

CSP Membership

Tools

Electronic medical records

Athlete monitoring systems

Job description

Newcastle United is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to support the U18-U21 pathway within a Category 1 environment. You will provide injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention work for academy players, contributing to welfare and performance development.

You will collaborate with sports science, S&C, psychology, nutrition and coaching colleagues, maintain accurate records, and participate in safeguarding, governance and CPD initiatives while supporting education across the