Physiologist

Everson Recruitment; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellness service provider is looking for a dedicated Wellbeing Physiologist to enhance health initiatives in Birmingham and across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and have experience in health, fitness, or medical environments. Responsibilities include delivering health assessments, leading wellbeing interventions, and educating clients on healthy lifestyle changes. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various company benefits, including pension contributions and gym membership discounts.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Health cashback plan

Qualifications

• Experience in sports, medical, health, wellbeing or fitness environments.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health screening assessments to patients.
• Conduct individual and group health and wellbeing interventions.
• Provide tailored evidence-based advice based on patient health profiles.
• Support patients with lifestyle-induced diseases in making sustainable choices.
• Lead group-based functional rehabilitation programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of lifestyle interventions

Ability to motivate individuals

Education

Degree in Sports Science, Health Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field

Job description

I am looking for a Wellbeing Physiologist in the Birmingham / Coventry area to support the on‑site health and wellbeing service. This peripatetic role also involves working with a diverse range of clients across the UK to deliver and develop a Wellbeing service that meets business and client objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Wellbeing Physiologist to ensure the effective delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives. This role requires a proactive, client‑focused individual qualified to at least degree level (or equivalent) in Sports Science, Health Science, Exercise Physiology, or related fields, with experience in sports, medical, health, wellbeing or fitness environments. The candidate must have a sound understanding of human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology, or nutrition, and be committed to driving positive health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering health screening assessments to patients.
• Conducting individual and group health and wellbeing interventions.
• Providing tailored evidence‑based advice based on patient health profiles and behavioural change stages.
• Formulating and implementing action plans according to treatment prescriptions and change stages.
• Supporting patients with lifestyle‑induced diseases in making sustainable lifestyle choices for chronic condition management.
• Offering best practice guidance on nutrition and exercise to employees, supporting positive lifestyle changes.
• Assisting and reassuring clients during medical tests.
• Delivering evidence‑based exercise sessions for individuals and groups at varying levels of fitness.
• Leading group‑based functional rehabilitation programmes aimed at building autonomy.
• Collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary clinical team to design innovative occupational health programmes.
• Using specialised equipment for clinical physiological tests, recording and analysing data.
• Interpreting clinical data, assessing clinical risk, and escalating to GP or OH practitioners if needed.
• Supporting and delivering educational workshops and health & wellbeing webinars.
• Supporting the design of health promotion campaigns informed by organisational data.
• Managing the clinical diary with support from the Senior Wellbeing Physiologist.
• Presenting clinical and utilisation data to stakeholders.
• Facilitating the correct set‑up for client appointments and events.
• Encouraging personal accountability for health and wellbeing among clients.
• Serving as a role model, ambassador, and team player for health and wellbeing, promoting a culture that prioritises health and wellbeing.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge through research and continuing education.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Wellbeing Physiologist who is dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of lifestyle interventions, and the ability to motivate and support individuals in achieving their health goals. A background in physiology, health coaching, or a related field is essential.

A full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential for this role.

Hours

We are looking for someone to work full time, 37.5 hours a week, working 7.5 hour days with flexibility between our core hours of 8am and 6pm.

Location

We are seeking a Birmingham‑based candidate to work on a dedicated client site two days per week, with UK‑wide travel required for the remaining three days. Hotel expenses will be covered, and a daily food allowance provided. Additionally, you will be able to claim fuel expenses for days spent travelling outside of Birmingham.

Salary

We are offering a competitive salary for this role depending on experience and qualifications.

Company Benefits

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non‑contractual benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cashback plan