Psychologist

About the club

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 players and staff of our Women’s Team.

At Newcastle United Women, we are empowering wholeness by building a progressive environment where the focus is about thriving individuals. A place where we foster robust personal qualities, 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 Women’s First Team, to enable players to deal with the demands and challenges of daily life, subsequently enhancing a good psychology culture.

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 experience in leading and delivering psychology programmes in elite/professional programme players/athletes and staff.

With a solid understanding of psychology, wellbeing and senior player/athlete development you will also have very good 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 tracker 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.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, therefore please note, if you are not located in the North East and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

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.

Role responsibilities

• Oversee a performance based psychology model within the NUW’s first team,
  ensuring alignment across game and training models.
• Aligned with the NUFC psychology strategy, develop and deliver a psychology
  resource hub, to support the performance and well-being of players and staff across
  NUW football.
• Support the development of a shared psychological framework around psychological
  characteristics throughout NUW.
• In collaboration with others, integrate psychology within NUW’s support team
  practices. In collaboration with support staff, integrate psychology within NUWs
  existing practices.
• Enhance understanding of NUW individual and first team needs through
  comprehensive assessment and formulation.
• Develop skills and capabilities of NUW first team players enabling them to deal with
  the demands and challenges of the game and elite performance.
• Ensure evidence-based practice through collaboration with external research and
  domain-specific experts.
• Support the delivery of key psychology projects that help develop the understanding
  of psychology and wellbeing throughout NUW football.
• Disseminate key information through coaches and staff and support the
  implementation of best practice that is aligned to learning and the respective context.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Role requirements

• Perform duties with due regard to club policies and procedures and legislative
  requirements at all times.
• Ensure implementation of the club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality
  policies to create a safe working environment for all.
• Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection
  legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional
  training as identified or as required.

Qualifications & training

Essential:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate degree in psychology, sports psychology, or a
  related field of study.
• British Psychological or British Association of Sport and Exercise Science practitioner
  accreditation.
• HCPC registered.

Desirable:

• Doctorate in a related field of work or equivalent experience.
• Related coaching qualification.

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Experienced in delivering psychology programmes in elite/professional player/athlete
  and staff domains.
• A good understanding of psychology, wellbeing and player development.
• Experienced in the translation of evidence-based research into context specific
  resources for elite/professional player/athlete and staff programmes.
• Experienced in the development of psychological assessment in elite/professional
  player/athlete programmes.
• Credible academic with applied knowledge and experience.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Good leadership skills, to ensure that psychological practice is embedded into our
  ways of working.
• Excellent operational planning skills.
• IT literate; comfortable in designing presentation content, using data, and sports coding for player behaviour during games and training.

Desirable:

• Technical video analysis and data presentation skills.
• Understanding of adolescents/working with young elite athletes.
• Knowledge of professional football & the demands of the modern game.
• A second language would be of benefit, from basic through to fluent.

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

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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.