Nuffield Health

Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist

The closing date is 07 April 2026

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Job summary

Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Oxford Hospital | Physiology | Permanent contract | Full time Up to £28,750 Depending on experience 40 hours per week In this entry role to our Health Assessment department, you'll make a difference, not just a living. We're transforming healthcare in the UK by bringing together assessment, treatment and prevention services to provide integrated care.

Main duties of the job

As an Academy Physiologist, you will: Join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals Complete our in-house three-week training course. Help promote health and fitness as part of our holistic, comprehensive health service Deliver health assessments that support health and wellbeing goals Support prevention as well as rehabilitation and recovery Be passionate and caring in the service you provide, putting client's needs first Complete our award-winning preceptorship programme during your first 12 months in the role.

About us

Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0096201

Job locations

Beech Road

Oxford

OX3 7RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Oxford Hospital | Physiology | Permanent contract | Full time Up to £28,750 Depending on experience 40 hours per week In this entry role to our Health Assessment department, you'll make a difference, not just a living. We're transforming healthcare in the UK by bringing together assessment, treatment and prevention services to provide integrated care. As an Academy Physiologist, you'll bring a minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent. You've studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice. Whilst you will have a base location all our Academy Physiology roles are mobile, so you will be required to travel within the region of your base site. As an Academy Physiologist, you will:

  • Join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals
  • Complete our in-house three-week training course.
  • Help promote health and fitness as part of our holistic, comprehensive health service
  • Deliver health assessments that support health and wellbeing goals
  • Support prevention as well as rehabilitation and recovery
  • Be passionate and caring in the service you provide, putting client's needs first
  • Complete our award-winning preceptorship programme during your first 12 months in the role
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. If you are interested in multiple sites being advertised, we ask that you only apply to your preferred location. At interview stage you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations. Successful candidates will be expected to attend a training camp, which is scheduled for May 2026 It starts with you. CVs will be shortlisted after the closing date as we ensure we review all applications, please be patient as we process these. We reserve the right to close this advert early if required. Successful candidates will be expected to attend training camp.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Oxford Hospital | Physiology | Permanent contract | Full time Up to £28,750 Depending on experience 40 hours per week In this entry role to our Health Assessment department, you'll make a difference, not just a living. We're transforming healthcare in the UK by bringing together assessment, treatment and prevention services to provide integrated care. As an Academy Physiologist, you'll bring a minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent. You've studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice. Whilst you will have a base location all our Academy Physiology roles are mobile, so you will be required to travel within the region of your base site. As an Academy Physiologist, you will:

  • Join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals
  • Complete our in-house three-week training course.
  • Help promote health and fitness as part of our holistic, comprehensive health service
  • Deliver health assessments that support health and wellbeing goals
  • Support prevention as well as rehabilitation and recovery
  • Be passionate and caring in the service you provide, putting client's needs first
  • Complete our award-winning preceptorship programme during your first 12 months in the role
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. If you are interested in multiple sites being advertised, we ask that you only apply to your preferred location. At interview stage you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations. Successful candidates will be expected to attend a training camp, which is scheduled for May 2026 It starts with you. CVs will be shortlisted after the closing date as we ensure we review all applications, please be patient as we process these. We reserve the right to close this advert early if required. Successful candidates will be expected to attend training camp.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As an Academy Physiologist, you'll bring a minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent. You've studied human hysiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You've studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As an Academy Physiologist, you'll bring a minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent. You've studied human hysiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You've studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Beech Road

    Oxford

    OX3 7RP


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Beech Road

    Oxford

    OX3 7RP


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    10 March 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0096201

    Job locations

    Beech Road

    Oxford

    OX3 7RP


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