Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Preston
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Job Title: Wellbeing Physiologist
Contract: 12 Month full-time contract
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.
Location: Preston
This role is based in Preston; however, it will involve frequent travel across the UK. All travel arrangements will be communicated in advance, and expenses including fuel and overnight accommodation will be fully covered. Due to regular travel between sites, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
Travelling nationwide to deliver health screening assessments.
Delivering health promotion and roadshows at client sites.
Providing evidence-based advice tailored to the patient's health profile (adiposity, biochemistry, blood screening) and stage of behaviour change.
Formulating and implementing written action plans based on treatment prescription, which is modified for the applicable stage of change.
Setting positive and realistic goals, coaching the patient to realise their potential.
Supporting patients living with lifestyle induced disease to make positive and sustainable lifestyle choices for enhanced chronic disease management.
Giving assistance and reassurance to clients during their medical tests.
Using specialised equipment to perform clinical tests.
Recording and analysing clinical data.
Maintaining and calibrating equipment, reporting faults etc.
Interpreting clinical data and assess patients' clinical risk and making informed decisions whether to escalate to GP or OH practitioners for further investigation and management.Essential Requirements
Must holds a degree (or equivalent) in Sports Science, Health Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Therapy,
You will ideally have prior experience in a sport, medical, health, wellbeing, or fitness environment
knowledge in areas such as human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology, or nutrition.
A strong understanding of workplace wellness, wellbeing strategies, and interventions is essential, along with experience in delivering health assessments or familiarity with clinical measures
Demonstrate a clear understanding of professional accountability within your scope of practice
Excellent communication skills with a proactive and positive approach.
Passionate about improving individuals' health and wellbeing.
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