Performance Lead

Manchester Institute of Health and Performance (MIHPS) | Permanent | Full Time | Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience

37.5 Hours per week

At Nuffield Health, we're looking for an excellent communicator and strong lead to join our Physiology team, As part of the team, you'll enjoy the chance to help shape an outstanding patient experience. Bring your commitment to building the highest standards of care and we'll offer the ideal home for your career.

The Opportunity

This role will involving leading a team of Performance Lab Technicians for the provision of expert sport science support for elite athletes and recreational exercisers.

As our Performance Lead you will:

• Devise and implement a comprehensive strategy for the performance department through the enhancement of working processes and service lines.

• Lead all communications and interactions with the performance team and manage the internal communication plan for all related matters in the department.

• Keep updated with the latest developments in sport science to ensure that the most contemporary techniques are used within the department.

• Ensure that the implementation of new services are evidence-informed, validated and reliable.

• Carry out employee appraisals and ensure learning, development and well-being needs of staff are met.

• Put in place robust risk controls and update related documentation (i.e., standard operating procedures and risk assessments) in compliance with the company policies.

• Attend head of department meetings and engage in inter-departmental discussions.

• Manage all performance departmental issues that may arise and resolve employee problems in a fair, professional and transparent manner or escalate as appropriate.

• Ensure equipment is kept in good working order and relevant companies are contacted for servicing equipment.

• Maintain the performance area (e.g., equipment calibration, maintenance and repair, ordering supplies, cleaning protocols etc.).

• Be responsible for ensuring up-to-date documentation and record keeping relevant to the performance department (i.e., training and competency records, ordering consumables etc.).

• Be responsible for ensuring that staff are trained for carrying out performance procedures and using equipment relevant to the role.

The Person

To succeed as a Performance Lead, you will need to be/have:

• Educated to a graduate level with a 2:1 or 1st Class Honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, Performance Analysis or a related subject

• Good knowledge and understanding of sport science principles

• Recent experience of conducting lab testing related to sport science

• Working knowledge of computer analysis systems and up to date software packages used to enhance performance feedback

• An appreciation of the challenges involved with operating in a highly pressured environment to deliver a range of athlete and practitioner expectations

• Ability to scientifically validate and interpret the methodology of sport science test protocols, data and other relevant scientific data

• Ability to communicate complex data in terms that are easily understood by a wide range of audiences

• Draw meaningful actions from data analytics

• Create visually appealing data visualisations

• High level of IT skills with knowledge of statistical software and Microsoft platforms.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to both work independently or as part of a team to strict time schedules

• Ability to be flexible with work commitments as required involving work outside normal office hours, at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

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. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Manchester Institute of Health and Performance

The Manchester Institute of Health and Performance, or MIHPs as its known, is a world-class healthcare facility, combining modern diagnostic technology, sports medicine, and education - all on one location. MIHP provides access to Nuffield Health's network of leading consultants to benefit from their expertise and experience in fitness and sport.

MIHP was founded by Manchester City Council, Sport England, and City Football Group, and is operated by Nuffield Health. The partnership brings together leaders from both elite and community sport, healthcare, and local government to deliver innovative facilities to the local community.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

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