Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist

Nuffield Health; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellbeing organization in the UK is seeking an Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver health assessments and promote fitness as part of integrated care. Candidates should hold a 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, emphasizing employee wellbeing and support.

Benefits

Emotional wellbeing support

Physiotherapy

Cycle to work scheme

Online GP

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent.
• Familiarity with anatomy/biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition.
• Ability to apply knowledge in practice.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team and complete an in-house training course.
• Promote health and fitness through health assessments.
• Support prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts.

Skills

Understanding of human physiology

Knowledge of exercise and biochemistry

Client-centered approach

Teamwork with healthcare professionals

Education

2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist

West End Medical Centre | Physiology | Permanent contract | Full time

Starting Salary £28,000 per annum

40 hours per week

In this entry role to our Physiology department, you’ll make a difference, not just a living. We’re transforming healthcare in the UK by bringing together assessment, treatment and prevention services to provide integrated care.

As an Academy Physiologist at our West End Medical Centre, you’ll bring a minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent. You’ve studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice.

Whilst you will have a base location all our Academy Physiology roles are mobile, so you will be required to travel in and around London.

As an Academy Physiologist, you will:

• Join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals
• Complete our in-house three-week training course.
• Help promote health and fitness as part of our holistic, comprehensive health service
• Deliver health assessments that support health and wellbeing goals
• Support prevention as well as rehabilitation and recovery
• Be passionate and caring in the service you provide, putting client’s needs first
• Complete our award-winning preceptorship programme during your first 12 months in the role

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From emotional wellbeing support and physiotherapy, to a cycle to work scheme and online GP. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

Successful candidates will be expected to attend training camp. Training camp scheduled for August 2025, with interviews to take place early July 2025 should you pass the shortlisting process.

It starts with you.