Youth Academy Physiotherapist - Injury Rehab & Performance

Newcastle United; Wheatley Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United seeks an Academy Physiotherapist (FP & YDP) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to Academy players U9–U16 in a Category 1 environment. You’ll assess, treat, rehab and prevent injuries within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to player welfare and development.

You’ll hold a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (or equivalent), HCPC registration, and FA safeguarding, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF.
• CSP Membership.
• HCPC Registration.
• FA Safeguarding Certificate.
• Understanding of youth development and the Elite Player Performance Plan.

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

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Youth development knowledge

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Job description

Newcastle United seeks an Academy Physiotherapist (FP & YDP) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to Academy players U9–U16 in a Category 1 environment. You’ll assess, treat, rehab and prevent injuries within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to player welfare and development.

You’ll hold a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (or equivalent), HCPC registration, and FA safeguarding, with strong communication and collaboration skills.