Psychologist - Professional Development Phase

Employer/Organisation
Newcastle United Football Club

Contract type
Full time, Permanent

Full description

Psychologist - PDP (Professional Development Phase)
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 Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Psychologist to develop and deliver an inspiring,
purpose-led strategy that will impact positively on the performance and wellbeing of our staff and players.

At Newcastle United, we are empowering wholeness by building a progressive environment where the
focus is about thriving individuals. A place where we foster robust personal qualities and capabilities,
well-resourced environments, shared understanding, and where successful teams are built on a
foundation of unshakeable well-being. This role will ensure the embedding of psychologically informed
practice across the academy system and collaboration with the men’s senior team, subsequently
enhancing a good psychology culture.

Working specifically with players in our Professional Development Phase (PDP) to create, oversee and
deliver the (age specific) academy psychology curriculum that covers PDP to YPD (Youth Development
Phase). Develop skills and capabilities of PDP players enabling them to deal with the demands and
challenges of daily life, both in and outside of football.

Your impact
You will hold an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in psychology, sports psychology, or a related
field of study and hold HCPC registration with substantial experience in leading and delivering
psychology programmes in elite/professional programme players/athletes and staff.

With an advanced understanding of psychology, wellbeing and player development you will also have
substantial experience in the translation of evidence-based research into context specific resources for
elite/professional programme players/athletes and staff.

You will have a passion for, and proven track record of, the development of psychological assessment in
elite/professional programme players/athletes.

About the team
We are not just another psychology team. Our approach is holistic where we cultivate resilience,
emotional agility and nurture a culture of growth, where individuals not only perform at their peak, but
also navigate the mental demands that accompany elite football.

Join us and be part of a team that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. This is your chance
to work in a team where psychology and well-being is not just valued but celebrated.

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.

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.

Package description
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non
contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and
the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources,
Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In
addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

Vacancy website address
https://careers.newcastleunite...