Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking an Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist to deliver comprehensive health assessments and support wellbeing goals. This permanent full-time role requires a minimum 2:2 degree in Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent. Ideal candidates will have knowledge in human physiology and nutrition. The position involves working within a multidisciplinary team to promote health and fitness.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree in Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of disciplines including anatomy/biomechanics and psychology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health assessments that support health and wellbeing goals.
• Support prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery services.
• Engage in a mobile role within the assigned region.

Skills

Knowledge of human physiology

Understanding of biochemistry

Nutrition knowledge

Ability to apply knowledge in practice

Education

Minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist

Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Exeter Hospital | Physiology | Permanent contract | Full time Starting Salary £27,000.00 per annum 40 hours per week

Main duties of the job

• 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 health service.
• Deliver health assessments that support health and wellbeing goals.
• Support prevention as well as rehabilitation and recovery.
• Be passionate and caring, putting client needs first.
• Complete our award‑winning preceptorship programme during the first 12 months.

About us

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital is based next to the RD&E hospital in Wonford, Exeter. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services including theatres, a hybrid cardiac catheter laboratory, an endoscopy suite, inpatient and day‑case wards, a pathology department and a busy outpatient department.

Job responsibilities

As an Academy Physiologist, you will deliver health assessments, support health and wellbeing goals, and contribute to prevention, rehabilitation and recovery services. The role is mobile within the region of your base site and will involve attending a training camp in January 2026. The minimum requirement is a 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree (or equivalent). You should have studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, and be able to apply this knowledge in practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent.

Experience

• Knowledge of human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.