Wellbeing Advisor (Physiologist)
Portsmouth, Surrey, South of England
Permanent, full-time
Salary £28-£32k per annum
Our industry leading client are seeking a Wellbeing Advisor (Physiologist) to work with their customers in Portsmouth, Surrey and the South of England as required. This role is working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern which will include a morning, day and evening shift, between the hours of 8am and midnight.
Wellbeing Advisor (Physiologist) Duties:
* To deliver lifestyle clinical assessments of patients and provide evidence-based advice tailored to the patient’s health profile (adiposity, biochemistry, blood screening) and stage of behaviour change
* To formulate and implement written action plans based on treatment prescription, which is modified for the applicable stage of change
* To set positive and realistic goals coaching the patient to realise their potential
* To support patients living with lifestyle induced disease to make positive and sustainable lifestyle choices for enhanced chronic disease management
* Give assistance and reassurance to clients during their medical tests
* To deliver evidence-based exercise sessions to groups
* To use specialised equipment to perform clinical physiological tests
* To record and analyse physiological data and maintain and calibrate equipment
* Interpreting clinical data and assess patients’ clinical risk, making informed decisions whether to escalate
* Support the preparation and delivery of educational workshops and health & wellbeing webinars
* Designing and implementing health promotion campaigns
* Getting clients and equipment into correct locations and positions for events
* Empower others to be accountable for their own health and wellbeing
* Acts as a health and wellbeing role model, ambassador, and team player
* Develop and promote a culture of health and wellbeing first
* Keeping knowledge up to date through continued research and commitment to learning
Wellbeing Advisor (Physiologist) Required Skills:
* Must be a Sports Science/Health Science/Exercise Physiology/Sports Therapy Graduate
* Qualifications in Level 2 Gym Instructing, Level 3 Personal Training and Level 3 Exercise Referral
* Previous experience working as a Wellbeing Advisor/Physiologist
* Must be able to commit to service customer sites in Portsmouth, Surrey and the South of England
* Must have access to own vehicle to use for work
* Full clean UK driving license is essential
* Relevant experience working in a sport, medical, health, wellbeing or fitness environment
* Experience delivering health assessments/health interventions
* Experience working with diverse populations, including people with chronic illnesses/disabilities/mental health conditions
* Strong understanding of health risks in the workplace and the impact this has on work
* Knowledge of exercise progression/regression
Salary £28,000-£32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)