Strength & Conditioning Coach / Clinical Exercise Physiologist

• Act as an autonomous clinician within a multi-disciplinary team. 

• Undertake comprehensive musculoskeletal and cardiovascular assessments, interpreting both clinical and non-clinical information to determine appropriate goals and training requirements; reflecting the philosophy of Pure Sports Medicine. 

• Deliver tailored exercise programs to a wide variety of patients, from athletic to clinical populations, considering age, health status, chronic conditions, and individual goals.  

• Apply a variety of training methods and exercise modalities, including S&C, exercise physiology, and behavior change strategies appropriate to the individual’s needs.  

• Work across both rehabilitation and performance pathways, supporting patients returning from injury, managing long term health conditions, or optimizing physical performance.  

• Refer patients appropriately to other Pure Sports Medicine services (SEM Consultants, Physiotherapy, Soft Tissue Therapy, Podiatry, Pilates etc.) as required.  

• Communicate effectively with patients, including where there are barriers (language, cultural differences, loss of hearing, pain, fear) to gain consent and encourage engagement. 

• Manage sensitive conversations (e.g. lifestyle behaviours, diet, non-compliance) with professionalism and empathy. 

• Support and contribute to the growth of the Performance and Health & Wellbeing services at Pure Sports Medicine 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of assessment and patient management frameworks that ensure consistency across the team 

• Collaborate with other members of the MDT and management teams to develop services in line with published evidence and best practice guidelines.  

• Contribute to new initiatives such as chronic disease management pathways, health optimization programs and performance services. 

• Build external referral networks (GPs, consultants, healthcare providers etc.). 

• Maintain high professional standards by adhering to UKSCA, NSCA, ESSA, or other relevant professional codes of practice. 

• Recognize and work within the boundaries of professional competence, escalating or signposting where appropriate. 

• Maintain accurate and timely patient notes in line with Pure Sports Medicine standards. 

• Participate in CPD, in-service training, and personal development planning. 

• Contribute to teaching, CPD sessions, and mentoring of colleagues.  

• Produce timely, detailed clinical reports for referrers (GPs, consultants, and other healthcare professionals). 

• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with PSM’s standards of practice and clinic policy. 
• Support administrative processes and collaborate with clinic staff to ensure smooth patient journeys. 

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, contributing to audit, research, and service evaluation.  

• Use evidence-based practice to guide decision making and recommend service improvements 

• Implement appropriate outcome measures to evaluate patient response and service impact. 

• Contribute to service audits, research projects, or quality improvement initiatives  

• Maintain professional accountability and manage clinical risk within own caseload 

• Respect patient confidentiality at all times and to not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. 

• Attend staff meetings and company events as required including CPD events hosted at the clinic 

• Engage in the monthly review process with your line manager. 
• Any other duties which may be required and agreed with the Company.
• The duties listed above may change in the light of developments within the Company and are subject to review.  

The successful post holder will be: 

• An effective, articulate and influential communicator 

• Able to quickly establish and maintain rapport   

• Able to understand multiple perspectives and manage expectations 

• Enthusiastic, positive and passionate  

• Driven and determined to succeed in independent private practice 

• An effective decision maker  

• A collaborative and supportive team player  

• Organised 

The successful post holder will have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning/Exercise Physiology or equivalent.  

• Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning/Clinical Exercise Physiology or equivalent (desirable) 

• Qualification/Accreditation in Strength and Conditioning and/or Exercise Physiology e.g. UKSCA, NSCA, ESSA 

• A passion for driving clinical excellence and maintaining high standards in all aspects of patient care and service delivery 

• To be able to exercise a professional duty of care in a safe environment. 

• Experience in managing a busy musculoskeletal caseload of patients in a private practice environment 

• Excellent self-awareness and social skills 

• Confidence and commitment to build and retain your own patient list whilst collaborating with external stakeholders to promote your services and the organisation.  
• An understanding of the financial structure of MSK independent private practice organisations.