Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Description

Our client is recruiting a confident, friendly and motivated Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join a mobile Health MOT service operating across Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and is passionate about promoting health, wellbeing and healthier lifestyles. The role involves delivering preventative health checks to adults aged 18 and over in workplaces, community settings and a mobile health unit, helping individuals better understand their health and access appropriate support. We welcome applications from Healthcare Assistants, Health and Social Care Workers, Beauty Therapists, Aesthetic Therapists and other health, fitness or wellbeing professionals with relevant qualifications or experience. You do not need previous experience delivering Health MOTs, as full role-specific training and competency assessments will be provided before you work independently. Key Responsibilities Deliver Health MOT appointments across workplace and community settings throughout Oxfordshire. Record health measurements accurately, including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and waist circumference. Carry out approved health and wellbeing assessments covering lifestyle, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption and mental wellbeing. Explain results clearly and sensitively, helping participants understand their health and identify realistic ways to improve their wellbeing. Provide brief lifestyle advice using approved approaches, including Making Every Contact Count (MECC). Signpost participants to appropriate support services, including GPs, pharmacies, smoking cessation, weight management, physical activity and mental health services. Recognise concerns that require further support and follow the appropriate escalation, safeguarding and emergency procedures. Maintain accurate and confidential digital records, ensuring high standards of hygiene, infection prevention and equipment safety. Work independently within approved protocols and your assessed level of competence. Drive the mobile health unit to different service locations where required and participate in ongoing training, supervision and competency reviews. What We Are Looking For We are interested in hearing from candidates who have: A Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant experience in healthcare, health and social care, beauty therapy, aesthetic therapy, complementary therapy, fitness, physical activity or another relevant health and wellbeing discipline. Experience working with clients, patients or members of the public. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to discuss health and wellbeing in a sensitive, professional and non-judgemental way. Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and use digital systems. An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. The confidence to work independently while following procedures and recognising when to escalate concerns. A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability and appropriate licence entitlement to drive a van or mobile health unit. The flexibility to travel throughout Oxfordshire and work across different community and workplace locations. Are You a Beauty or Aesthetic Therapist? Your existing skills could be highly transferable to this role. Experience in anatomy and physiology, client consultations, taking medical histories, infection prevention, identifying contraindications and maintaining confidential records can provide a strong foundation for a career in preventative healthcare. Previous experience taking blood pressure or other clinical measurements would be beneficial but is not essential for otherwise suitable candidates. Full training and formal competency sign-off will be provided before you deliver Health MOTs independently. Training and Development You will receive comprehensive training to help you develop the knowledge and practical skills required for the role. Training includes clinical measurements, health assessments, lifestyle advice, smoking and alcohol interventions, safeguarding, infection prevention, information governance, referral pathways and emergency procedures. Ongoing supervision, further training and competency reviews will support you in maintaining safe and effective practice. Clinical Support and Responsibilities You will work within approved procedures and your assessed level of competence, with remote medical support available for exceptional clinical queries and escalation. You will not be expected to diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medication or provide treatment outside the scope of the service. What Our client will Offer Comprehensive role-specific training and competency assessment. Ongoing supervision and opportunities to develop practical health and wellbeing skills. A varied community-based role supporting adults across Oxfordshire. Opportunities to build experience in preventative healthcare, public health and lifestyle support. Work across a range of workplace and community settings, with flexibility for workplace shifts and weekend activity. Interested in applying? If you have a background in healthcare, care, beauty therapy, aesthetics, fitness or wellbeing and would like to use your skills to make a positive difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Completely Care to find out more about this opportunity. TPBN1_UKTJ