About Edgbaston Wellness Clinic
Edgbaston Wellness Clinic is an established private health, wellness and medical aesthetics clinic providing a broad range of facial aesthetics, advanced skin, laser, body, hair restoration and medically led treatments.
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Aesthetician to join our multidisciplinary clinic team.
This is a hands-on practitioner role rather than a clinic-management position. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver consistently high-quality treatments, undertake thorough consultations, demonstrate excellent technical competence and provide a professional client experience from initial assessment through to treatment, aftercare and review.
You will work alongside medical practitioners and other clinic professionals within a setting that combines advanced aesthetics with wider private healthcare and wellness services.
The role
The Senior Aesthetician will be responsible for delivering a broad range of advanced aesthetic, skin, laser and body treatments within their qualifications, competence, insurance and the clinic’s approved scope of practice.
The successful applicant must be capable of working independently, managing a treatment diary and making safe, appropriate decisions about treatment suitability.
We are particularly interested in applicants who can demonstrate strong practical competence across several advanced treatment areas rather than relying solely upon certificates.
Key responsibilities
You will be expected to:
- Undertake detailed and professional client consultations.
- Assess the client’s skin, concerns, treatment objectives and expectations.
- Obtain and document relevant medical history, medication, allergies and previous treatment information.
- Identify contraindications, cautions and circumstances requiring clinical escalation.
- Develop appropriate and realistic treatment plans.
- Explain treatment options, anticipated outcomes, limitations, risks, downtime and aftercare.
- Obtain valid and informed consent before treatment.
- Deliver treatments safely, confidently and to a consistently high standard.
- Monitor client comfort and skin response throughout treatment.
- Take clear and standardised before-and-after photographs with consent.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous treatment records.
- Record relevant products, batch numbers, expiry dates and equipment settings.
- Provide clear verbal and written aftercare advice.
- Arrange appropriate reviews, follow-up appointments and treatment courses.
- Recognise adverse reactions and escalate concerns promptly.
- Decline or postpone treatment where it would be unsafe or inappropriate.
- Maintain excellent infection prevention, hygiene and treatment-room standards.
- Complete equipment checks and report faults immediately.
- Manage appointment times effectively without compromising quality.
- Recommend appropriate professional skincare and homecare products.
- Encourage suitable treatment-plan continuation and rebooking.
- Contribute to client retention and the commercial development of the clinic.
- Support less experienced colleagues through professional example and informal guidance.
- Participate in training, competency assessment and continuing professional development.
- Support approved clinic promotions, treatment demonstrations and client events.
- Contribute to appropriate social-media and before-and-after content where consent has been obtained.
- Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
- Work strictly within qualifications, competence, insurance and clinic protocols.
Treatment experience
Applicants should be experienced in a broad selection of advanced aesthetic treatments.
Depending upon qualifications and demonstrated competence, the role may include:
Advanced facial and skin treatments
- Professional skin consultations and skin analysis.
- Bespoke and advanced facial treatments.
- Hydrafacial or hydradermabrasion treatments.
- Microneedling.
- Cosmetic acne-scar treatments.
- Superficial and advanced cosmetic skin peels.
- Dermaplaning.
- Microdermabrasion.
- LED light therapy.
- Skin-rejuvenation treatments.
- Treatments for congestion, dehydration and uneven skin texture.
- Treatments addressing pigmentation and visible sun damage.
- Treatments for fine lines and visible signs of ageing.
- Non-invasive facial tightening.
- Radiofrequency facial treatments.
- ClearLift or equivalent laser facial treatments.
- Cosmetic mesotherapy where appropriately qualified, insured and authorised.
- Post-procedure calming and skin-barrier treatments.
Laser and light-based treatments
Where appropriately qualified and insured:
- Laser hair removal.
- Patch testing and Fitzpatrick skin-type assessment.
- Laser facial rejuvenation.
- Laser or light-based pigmentation treatments.
- Laser tattoo removal.
- Treatment planning for different skin types and tones.
- Selection and documentation of safe treatment settings.
- Recognition and management of common treatment reactions.
- Compliance with laser safety procedures and local rules.
Body treatments
Depending upon qualifications:
- Body contouring and sculpting.
- Radiofrequency skin tightening.
- Non-invasive body-tightening treatments.
- Stretch-mark treatments.
- Hand rejuvenation treatments.
- Non-invasive lifting and shaping treatments.
- Other machine-based face and body treatments offered by the clinic.
Applicants are not expected to hold qualifications in every treatment listed. However, candidates must possess a strong portfolio of advanced practical skills and be prepared to demonstrate their competence.
Working alongside the medical team
Edgbaston Wellness Clinic also provides medically led aesthetic and private healthcare services.
The Senior Aesthetician may support medical practitioners by:
- Preparing treatment rooms and equipment.
- Acting as a chaperone where required.
- Taking clinical-quality photographs.
- Supporting client preparation and comfort.
- Providing approved aftercare information.
- Arranging post-treatment reviews.
- Escalating client concerns to the appropriate clinician.
- Supporting treatment-room hygiene, stock control and documentation.
This role does not automatically include prescribing, injectable treatments, minor surgery or other procedures requiring healthcare professional registration.
Any such procedure may only be undertaken where the practitioner holds the necessary professional registration, qualifications, competence, insurance and written clinic authorisation.
Essential qualifications and experience
Applicants must have:
- A recognised Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification or equivalent.
- Relevant advanced aesthetic or skin-treatment qualifications.
- Substantial recent experience working as an aesthetician, advanced beauty therapist or skin practitioner.
- Strong practical experience delivering advanced treatments.
- Evidence of competence beyond initial training-course level.
- Excellent consultation and treatment-planning skills.
- Good knowledge of skin anatomy and physiology.
- Good knowledge of treatment indications and contraindications.
- Strong infection prevention and hygiene standards.
- Experience maintaining accurate client and treatment records.
- Confidence recognising when treatment is unsuitable.
- The ability to work independently and manage a busy treatment diary.
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
- A professional, ethical and client-centred approach.
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development.
- Eligibility for appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
Desirable qualifications
It would be advantageous to hold some of the following:
- Level 4 or higher qualification in advanced beauty therapy, skin science or aesthetic practice.
- Level 4 laser and IPL qualification.
- Laser Core of Knowledge training.
- Hydrafacial training.
- ClearLift or equivalent laser-platform training.
- Advanced chemical-peel qualification.
- Microneedling qualification.
- Dermaplaning qualification.
- Radiofrequency treatment qualification.
- Body-contouring qualification.
- Laser tattoo-removal qualification.
- Training in skin analysis and treatment planning.
- Basic life support or emergency first-aid training.
- Infection prevention and control training.
- Safeguarding training.
- Experience working within a doctor-led or medically supervised clinic.
Skills and qualities
We are looking for someone who:
- Produces consistently high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Can demonstrate strong technical and practical ability.
- Is confident but understands the limits of their competence.
- Has excellent attention to detail.
- Takes pride in treatment quality and presentation.
- Communicates clearly and sensitively with clients.
- Is honest and realistic when recommending treatment.
- Can identify unsuitable treatment requests.
- Maintains excellent records and hygiene standards.
- Is professional, discreet and well presented.
- Is punctual, reliable and organised.
- Can work independently without requiring constant supervision.
- Remains calm when managing client concerns.
- Is commercially aware without using high-pressure sales techniques.
- Understands the importance of client retention and appropriate rebooking.
- Is committed to ongoing development and learning.
- Works positively as part of a multidisciplinary clinic team.
Practical assessment
As this is a senior practitioner position, shortlisted candidates may be required to complete:
- A structured interview.
- A simulated client consultation.
- A skin assessment and treatment-planning exercise.
- A practical treatment demonstration.
- A review of before-and-after work or professional portfolio.
- Verification of qualifications and training certificates.
- Evidence of current or previous insurance eligibility.
- Professional reference and employment checks.
Appointment will be based upon demonstrated competence, treatment quality, professional judgement and relevant experience, rather than qualifications alone.
What we offer
- A professional and established clinic environment.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced medical and aesthetic practitioners.
- Access to a varied portfolio of advanced treatments.
- Opportunities to develop additional competencies.
- Ongoing professional development and manufacturer training where appropriate.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team.
- The opportunity to build a regular client base.
- A varied role within an expanding health, wellness and aesthetics clinic.
- Staff treatment and product benefits, subject to clinic policy.
- Salary within the advertised range according to experience, qualifications and demonstrated competence.
How to apply
Please submit your CV together with:
- Details of your current qualifications.
- A list of treatments you are qualified to provide.
- Your practical experience in each treatment area.
- Details of laser or equipment platforms you have used.
- Examples of your work or treatment portfolio where available.
- Your current availability.
- Details of any notice period.
Applicants should clearly distinguish between treatments they have completed training in and treatments they currently undertake confidently and independently.
Edgbaston Wellness Clinic is committed to safe, ethical and inclusive practice. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, qualification checks, right-to-work checks and any other appropriate pre-employment screening.
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
Work Location: In person
