It starts with you, Clinical & Medical

Finding new challenges every day

We spoke to Heather Gillham, one of our Advanced Level Physiotherapist (ALP) and Candidate Relationship Manager. Heather joined us 10 years ago and talks us through her career and what she enjoys most about  working at Nuffield Health.

What made you want to pursue a career in your role?

My current ALP role has been great to challenge myself clinically, I’ve developed skills in complex case management and diagnostics. The role is similar to the NHS FCP, but is flexible and there is the opportunity to work from home. The team is so experienced and supportive, it’s a great learning environment.

What made you choose a career with Nuffield Health?

I started my career in the NHS 15 years ago, and was looking to move into the private sector after specialising in MSK.  Nuffield Health had a great set up with their clinics in gym spaces and as a large company, there were lots of opportunities to progress, learn and try different roles, 10 years later and after a variety of clinical, triage and management roles I’m still here and finding new challenges, now supporting physio recruitment!

What do you enjoy most about your role?

Variety in a job is key for me. It’s great to use my skillset in a broader sense than just patient facing. For example, in my recruitment role I have been able to learn about new areas of the business, meet new colleagues and also keep my clinical skills up alongside this with the ALP role.

Describe your colleagues and your relationship as a team?

The ALP team has recently expanded and has a wealth of experience to draw upon if you ever have a patient query, there is always someone to discuss it with.   The Leads are supportive and responsive managers, keeping us in the loop and encouraging discussions and collaborations. Despite us working remotely, it feels like your part of a successful team.

What is the benefits, support, CPD & career pathways like?

Nuffield Health has a good benefits package including free gym membership, private medical, cycle to work scheme, pension, flexible working. There is monthly CPD and clinical supervision sessions, and funding is available for external courses including a masters through our Academy.

More stories

Sharing memorable experiences.

It starts with you, Clinical & Medical, Nursing

Making a difference

Meet Rebecca Mushambi, our Radiology Manager at Leicester Hospital.

Read more

It starts with you, Clinical & Medical, Nursing

Being part of something great

Meet Jarrad Dixon, one of our Theatre Porters at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital. Jarrad joined us just over 6 months ago, after learning about the relationships Nuffield Health have across the community, such as our flagship programmes and the links we have with local sports teams. Jarrad tells us what life is like working at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital.

Read more

It starts with you, Head Office

Wanting to be part of building a heathier nation

Meet Steve Wright, our Credit Control Manager for Hospitals, based at our Epsom Head Office. Steve joined us over 5 years ago, wanting to be part of building a healthier nation! Read about his journey with us so far.

Read more

It starts with you, Clinical & Medical, Nursing, Fitness & Wellbeing, Nursery & Crèche, Head Office, Early careers

International Women's Day 2023

To celebrate international women's day, we have interviewed women across the charity who have shared their thoughts with us, which you will see throughout the week and in stories.

Read more

It starts with you

LGBTQ+ History Month

Equity Specialist Grace Boleyn-St Aubyn, tells us what LGBTQ+ History Month means to her.

Read more

It starts with you, Clinical & Medical

Helping support the wellbeing of the nation

Marty Wilson is one of our Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)/Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologists. Marty joined us 12 years ago, initially as a Fitness Advisor at a Fitness & Wellbeing Centre in Edinburgh. He then moved into the clinical side of the business as a Health Mentor where he progressed into a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and Senior Physiologist role.

Read more

Together everyone achieves more

We spoke to Christian Adjei, one of our Radiographers at York Hospital about his career at Nuffield Health so far and what inspired him to join us.

Read more

It starts with you, Clinical & Medical, Nursing

Ensuring everyone is looked after

Andy Bleasby joined us after wanting to try something different after working at a local trust. We asked Andy about his most memorable moments working at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.

Read more

It starts with you, Clinical & Medical, Nursing

A once in a lifetime opportunity

Meet Valentina, Endoscopy Lead / Minor Op at our St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. We asked Valentina about what made her chose to come at work for us and the team at St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Read more

It starts with you, Clinical & Medical, Nursing

Making work enjoyable

Meet Katrina Lou Sia, one of our Staff Nurses (General Surgery / Orthopaedic Ward) at our St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. We asked Katrina about what made her chose to come at work for us and the team at St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Read more

It starts with you, Fitness & Wellbeing, Early careers

Working together to improve the health and fitness of a nation

We asked Cameron Burness, one of our Programme Managers based at our corporate site CISCO Systems UK about life at Nuffield Health in the fitness sector.

Read more