The BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing Practitioner has been developed in consultation with three NHS trusts to meet the increasing demand for NHS services, and the need for a different type of Health and Wellbeing professional to work within the NHS. This role would lead to jobs supporting patients with their overall wellbeing including physical, mental and social health, with the aim of improving patient support and reducing the burden on GP and Emergency services. Patient support would be delivered both individually and in group settings. Patients could include those undergoing serious treatment such as cancer treatment, those with longer-term illnesses or those with complex needs.
Students will train at a range of on-campus Health and Wellbeing Clinics, such as a back clinic, cancer clinic, fibromyalgia, ulcer or diabetic clinics.
Marjon is a pioneer of health and wellbeing provision in the South West and is increasingly recognised as a centre of excellence for health and wellbeing practice by regional health care providers. Our strong links to the local healthcare system means you will also have access to a range of internal and external partners which provide excellent opportunities for hands-on experiences to develop your career.
Why this course at Marjon?
- We work closely with NHS teams and local health employers to ensure students develop the skills and knowledge that are most desired by graduate employers.
- You’ll get real world experience in our laboratories and on-site clinics and through our extensive professional networks.
- You'll be taught by a multi-disciplinary team of academics ensuring you learn from a range of experts.
- You'll develop the ability to design, deliver and evaluate a variety of health intervention programmes using physical activity, social engagement and behaviour change models.
Perfect if you're curious about:
- How can health and wellbeing interventions better support people in health crisis?
- How could we break the cycle of GP and emergency services for some patients and give them sustained ongoing support?
- How do health and wellbeing professionals approach working with individuals and groups?
- What can the government do to improve the health of the nation?
- Why are there inequalities in health between different groups in society, and is there anything we can do about it?
- How can science help improve health and wellbeing in vulnerable groups?
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