Talent Management (Loans) - Physiotherapist
Permanent
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Be part of something bigger. Keep players healthy, resilient and ready to perform when it matters most.
We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.
The role
As Talent Management (Loans) Physiotherapist, you will be the key medical point of contact for Newcastle United players on loan, ensuring best‑practice physiotherapy, rehabilitation and communication between the Club and loan partners. You will work closely with loan club medical teams, internal multi‑disciplinary staff, and senior medical leadership to deliver consistent, high‑quality care that reflects our standards and values.
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary medical contact for all players on loan
* Lead injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation programmes
* Maintain regular communication with loan club medical staff
* Design and implement return‑to‑play protocols
* Maintain accurate clinical records and injury profiling systems
* Support evidence‑based practice and contribute to CPD activity
* Accompany players to medical consultations when required
* Ensure full compliance with professional, clinical, governance and safeguarding standards
* Travel regularly in line with loan arrangements
Essential qualifications
* BSc in Physiotherapy
* FA Level 5 ATMMiF
* Registered with HCPC and a member of CSP
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a physiotherapist within professional sport
* Proven experience designing and delivering return‑to‑play protocols
* Strong diagnostic, assessment and clinical decision‑making skills
* Excellent communication skills with a high level of empathy
* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multi‑disciplinary team
* Resilience, adaptability and confidence in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage clinical data accurately
* Flexibility to travel and work unsocial hours as required
Desirable qualifications
* MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine or related discipline
* Postgraduate qualification in Sports Medicine or Physiotherapy
* Real‑Time Ultrasound (RTUS) qualification
* Experience using electronic medical record and athlete monitoring systems
The team
You’ll join a committed football department working collaboratively across coaching, performance, analysis, medical and player care teams. Together, we aim to create an environment where every player can thrive.
Safeguarding and EEO
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
Location and requirements
This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work.
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