Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
As Academy Physiotherapist (FP & YDP), you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services to players within the Academy U9-U16 pathway. Working within a Category 1 environment, you will provide injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention support as part of an interdisciplinary team, contributing to player welfare, long-term athletic development and performance optimisation.
What you’ll do
- 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.
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Academy Physiotherapist (FP & YDP) Newcastle United FC Closing Date: 2 November 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom employer: Sportsmith
The UK Sports Institute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bath where you can make a significant impact on the health and performance of athletes across Olympic and Paralympic sports. With a strong emphasis on professional development, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in sports medicine, we provide our employees with unique opportunities to grow and thrive in their careers while contributing to the success of the UK's sporting future.
