Lead Health Advisor

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Maidstone is looking for a dedicated Lead Health Advisor to lead a team at Sevenoaks Medical Centre. The role involves both clinical duties and leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality health assessments and guiding the team in providing excellent patient service. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant health field and experience in a similar clinical role. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits including health insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days' annual leave

Free secure staff parking

Pension scheme & life assurance

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Platform

Retail discounts & cashback

Discounted gym membership

Annual flu vaccination & free eye test

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Health Advisor or similar clinical role.
• Ability to deliver lifestyle advice in a health setting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Health Advisor team for optimal outcomes.
• Manage rotas and resources for smooth operations.
• Conduct clinical audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical audit experience

Organizational skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

Degree in exercise physiology, nutrition, or health science

Nursing equivalent qualification

Job description

Lead Health Advisor | Sevenoaks Medical Centre

40 hours per week | Competitive Salary

KIMS Hospital is seeking a dedicated and motivated Lead Health Advisor to join our team at Sevenoaks Medical Centre. In this vital role, you will provide leadership to the BUPA Health Advisor team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality health assessments and an excellent service for every patient.

About The Role

As Lead Health Advisor, you will balance leadership responsibilities with clinical duties, playing a key role in both supporting your team and delivering health assessments yourself. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating, and supporting the Health Advisor team to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Managing rotas, stock, and resources to ensure smooth operations.
• Conducting clinical audits and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards.
• Carrying out health assessments in line with policies and protocols.
• Explaining results clearly, helping patients understand their health risks and next steps.
• Providing lifestyle advice and coaching on areas such as nutrition, activity, sleep, and stress management.
• Supporting patients with goal setting to improve long-term health and wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree level education in exercise physiology, nutrition, or similar health science, or a nursing equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as a Health Advisor (or similar clinical role).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in delivering lifestyle advice within a health and wellbeing setting.
• Organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office.
• Experience in clinical audit, financial awareness, and customer service excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free secure staff parking
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Private health insurance
• Up to 40% off selected KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Retail discounts & cashback
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual flu vaccination & free eye test

We are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Apply today

If you are an experienced Health Advisor with the passion and leadership skills to guide a team, we’d love to hear from you.

For queries, please contact Diane on 01622 237634 or email [e-mail].

All offers of employment are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check.

Posted 4th November 2025