Student Health Practitioner

Job Title: Student Health Practitioner Location: Birmingham Salary: £28,014 - £29,661 per annum (pro rata of £38,784 - £41,064 per annum) - SS6 Job type: Permanent, 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time only) UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: University College Birmingham (UCB) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Student Health Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary Student Support & Wellbeing Directorate, supporting the health, wellbeing and academic success of our diverse student community. As our Student Health Practitioner, you will provide high-quality health and wellbeing support to students, helping them to manage physical and mental health, long‑term conditions, and health-related barriers to learning. You will also be UCB's Lead First Aider and will be expected to attend first aid incidents across campus involving students, staff and visitors. Working closely with colleagues across Student Support & Wellbeing, academic teams, and external health services, you will play a key role in promoting student retention, engagement and success through the design and delivery of campus-wide health initiatives, and the provision of health advice and treatment. You will be a registered healthcare professional with a strong commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practice. You will be confident working independently with children (16-17 years) and young adults (18+ years) in a fast-paced educational environment and able to manage complex, sensitive cases with professionalism and empathy. Experience of delivering health care within an education setting and/or working with young people is essential. Benefits: * Generous allocation of annual leave * 29 days' paid leave per year * 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days * Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme * Employer Contributions - 20.9% * Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. * Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support * Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse * Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship * A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. * Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham * Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 17th May 2026. Interview Date - Monday 1st June 2026. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience in, School Health Assistant, Student Wellness Coordinator, Medical Assistant, Health Educator, Student Health Navigator, Clinical Care Coordinator, School Health Aide, Wellness Practitioner, Patient Care Associate, and Campus Health Liaison. will be considered for this role