Elite Youth Academy Physiotherapist — Injury Rehab & Return-to-Play

Newcastle United; Low Etherley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to players in the U9-U16 pathway within a Category 1 environment. You will assess, treat, rehabilitate and prevent injuries, guiding players through long-term athletic development and performance optimisation.

You will collaborate with sports science, S&C, psychology, nutrition and coaching staff, maintaining records and supporting safeguarding and governance standards across the academy.

Qualifications

• Must be a Chartered physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience with youth development and academy football preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and travel as required.

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 Club's 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 planning

Pitchside trauma management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

FA Level 5 ATMMiF

CSP Membership

FA Safeguarding Certificate

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Newcastle United is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to players in the U9-U16 pathway within a Category 1 environment. You will assess, treat, rehabilitate and prevent injuries, guiding players through long-term athletic development and performance optimisation.

You will collaborate with sports science, S&C, psychology, nutrition and coaching staff, maintaining records and supporting safeguarding and governance standards across the academy.