Lead Health Advisor

KIMS Hospital; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced Lead Health Advisor to guide a team and deliver high-quality health assessments. This role involves both leadership and clinical duties, with a focus on providing lifestyle advice. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have strong leadership skills, alongside experience in a clinical setting.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Free secure staff parking

Private health insurance

Up to 40% off selected hospital services

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Advisor or similar clinical role.
• Experience in clinical audit and financial awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and supporting the Health Advisor team.
• Conducting clinical audits and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards.
• Providing lifestyle advice on nutrition, activity, sleep, and stress management.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience in delivering lifestyle advice

Education

Degree level education in exercise physiology, nutrition, or similar 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.

• 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.
• Experience in clinical audit, financial awareness, and customer service excellence.

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free secure staff parking
• Private health insurance
• Up to 40% off selected KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Discounted gym membership

Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer

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.

Contact

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.