Sessional Physiotherapist - NUW
Newcastle United Women
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Department: Performance
Competitive Salary Reports to: Head of Performance (NUW)
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Women’s Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
The Role
Newcastle United Women are seeking a committed and motivated Sessional Physiotherapist to join our Performance Team. This is a key role in delivering elite-level medical support to our Women’s First Team, ensuring players receive the highest standards of care in injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
You will work as part of a progressive multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the physical development, performance, and wellbeing of our players as we continue to build and grow an ambitious, high‑performance environment.
Your Impact
• Support the development, organisation and implementation of player treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
• Deliver expert assessment and diagnostic services, creating individualised treatment plans for First Team players.
• Assist in managing physiotherapy and soft-tissue resources to ensure effective allocation across the squad.
• Provide pitch-side medical support and daily pre‑training cover for training sessions and matchdays.
• Lead on pre-match medical preparation, on-field first aid, and post‑match recovery processes.
• Complete and maintain accurate injury profiling, sharing updates with relevant medical and performance staff.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care in line with professional standards and contribute to clinical audit and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure personal qualifications remain current and compliant with regulatory bodies.
• Accompany injured players to specialist appointments where required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with role requirements.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience (Essential)
• Sc in Physiotherapy
• FA Level 5 ATMMiF
• Member of CSP
• HCPC registered
• Valid and up-to-date emergency aid qualification
• Significant experience as a physiotherapist within elite or professional sport.
• Experience designing and delivering Return to Play protocols.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a high degree of empathy.
• Collaborative approach to working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and travel to fixtures, including overnight stays.
• Strong organisational and data management skills.
• Experience using electronic medical note systems and athlete monitoring platforms.
United As One
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 to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
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.
How to apply
For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate