Advanced Laser & Aesthetic Therapist
Thames Skin Clinic, Twickenham
Salary: £15–£18 per hour depending on experience, qualifications and device competency Job type: Employed, part-time or full-time considered
Location: Twickenham, South West London
Days: Biweekly rota, Mon-Fri and Tues- Sat every other week.
Schedule: 40 hours per week. Full-time or near full-time considered. The role will include weekdays, some evenings and Saturdays as required. Exact working pattern to be agreed depending on candidate experience, clinic needs and availability.
Thames Skin Clinic is looking for an experienced Advanced Laser & Aesthetic Therapist to join our multi-award-winning, doctor-led medical aesthetics clinic in Twickenham.
This is a treatment-led role for a clinically minded therapist with strong experience in skin, laser and device-based treatments. The role also includes supporting the wider patient journey, including patient reviews, patient call-backs and front-of-house support when required.
We are looking for someone professional, warm, organised, safety-focused and passionate about delivering excellent patient care within a medical aesthetic environment.
The successful candidate will work with advanced skin, laser, facial, body and hair restoration treatments, with further training planned on clinic devices where appropriate.
About Thames Skin Clinic
Thames Skin Clinic is a multi-award-winning, doctor-led, CQC-registered medical aesthetics clinic founded by Dr Anna Hemming.
We specialise in skin health restoration and medical aesthetic treatments for:
Acne
Rosacea
Pigmentation
Photodamage
Skin ageing
Skin laxity
Scarring
Hair thinning
Overall skin health restoration
Our approach is medically led, protocol-driven and focused on natural results, skin health and patient safety.
Devices and treatments in clinic
The role may include training and delivery across the following treatments and technologies, depending on experience and competency sign-off:
Cutera Excel V+
Cutera Secret PRO
Cutera AviClear
Cutera TruBody iD
Cutera TruSculpt Flex
Cutera Excel HR
Fotona Dynamis Max
Doublo Gold HIFU
HydraFacial
Synergist facial treatments
Forma RF
Dermapen 4
DPM8 microneedling
FNS microneedling
Hair needling
Hair laser treatments
Exosome-based hair and skin treatments
ZO Skin Health support and patient education
You will only perform treatments once trained, assessed and signed off as competent.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality aesthetic, laser and device-based treatments in line with clinic protocols.
- Support treatment pathways for acne, rosacea, pigmentation, photodamage, hair restoration and general skin health.
- Carry out patient reviews and post-treatment call-backs.
- Provide patients with clear preparation, treatment, aftercare and rebooking guidance.
- Take high-quality clinical photographs where required.
- Complete accurate treatment notes on Pabau.
- Support ZO Skin Health patient education and skincare compliance.
- Follow all clinic protocols for consent, contraindications, aftercare and escalation.
- Support laser management and laser safety processes.
- Complete monthly device CQC checks.
- Carry out machine cleaning, room preparation and device maintenance checks.
- Complete laser logs, device logs and treatment records accurately.
- Escalate patient concerns, adverse events, contraindications or device issues promptly.
- Support front-of-house and patient coordination duties when required.
- Work closely with Dr Anna, the Practice Manager, Front of House and the clinical team.
Laser safety and governance
The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a medical aesthetic environment where safety, documentation and protocols are essential.
Responsibilities include:
Following laser safety protocols
Supporting Laser Safety Officer processes
Maintaining accurate laser logs
Checking eyewear and room safety
Completing device checks
Cleaning and preparing machines correctly
Following CQC-related device and safety processes
Understanding contraindications and escalation pathways
Maintaining clear, accurate patient notes
Important scope of practice
This is not an injectable role. Thames Skin Clinic therapists do not perform injectable treatments within the clinic. Candidates seeking to build or continue an injectable practice alongside this role should discuss this before applying, as this may not be compatible with the position.
Essential requirements
Level 4 qualification in aesthetics, laser, IPL or beauty therapy
Core of Knowledge certificate
Experience working in an aesthetics, skin, laser or medical clinic environment
Confident delivering patient-facing treatments
Strong understanding of contraindications, consent, aftercare and treatment safety
Excellent communication skills
Professional, caring and well-presented
Strong attention to detail
Able to follow protocols carefully
Comfortable completing clinical notes and treatment records
Reliable commute to Twickenham
Available to work Saturdays as part of the rota
Comfortable with patient reviews and follow-up calls
Willing to complete a skills and treatment experience sheet as part of the recruitment process
Willing to provide evidence of relevant qualifications, certificates and training
Willing to complete internal competency sign-off before performing treatments independently
Desirable experience
- Advanced aesthetic, laser or device-based treatment experience
- Laser hair removal, vascular laser, pigmentation laser or skin rejuvenation treatments
- Microneedling, RF microneedling, HIFU, HydraFacial or advanced facial treatments
- Treatment journeys for acne, rosacea, pigmentation, photodamage, skin restoration or hair restoration
- Professional skincare knowledge, particularly ZO Skin Health
- Familiarity with advanced device platforms such as Cutera, Fotona, HydraFacial, Forma RF or similar technologies
- Use of Pabau or another clinic management system
- Previous work in a doctor-led, medical aesthetic or CQC-regulated clinic
- Understanding of laser safety, device checks, clinical documentation and treatment logs
- Experience working in a doctor-led or CQC-registered clinic
- Experience supporting laser safety or device checks
The person we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
Clinically careful
Laser-safe
Protocol-driven
Warm and patient-focused
Professional and reliable
Confident but not overconfident
Willing to learn
Comfortable with advanced technology
Calm under pressure
Commercially aware without being pushy
Interested in long-term patient journeys
Passionate about skin health and natural results
Happy to support the whole patient journey, including call-backs, reviews and coordination
This role would suit someone who wants to develop within a respected medical aesthetics clinic and build advanced skills in laser, skin health, body treatments, hair restoration and device-based treatments.
Training and development
Full clinic induction will be provided.
Further training will be offered depending on experience, clinic needs and competency.
Training may include:
Fotona Dynamis Max
Cutera Excel V+
Cutera Secret PRO
AviClear
Excel HR
TruBody iD and Flex
HydraFacial
Forma RF
Microneedling
Hair restoration protocols
ZO Skin Health
Laser safety
Pabau systems
CQC device checks and documentation
Where the clinic funds significant external training, a training agreement may apply.
Working pattern
Full-time or near full-time considered. The role is expected to be 5 days a week working Monday to Friday in week 1 and Tuesday to Saturday in week 2. Ideally 40 hours per week, other patterns will be considered, depending on candidate experience, clinic needs and agreed working pattern. The role will include weekdays, evenings and every other Saturday as part of the rota.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Advanced device training opportunities
Doctor-led clinical environment
Supportive and experienced team
Beautiful clinic setting in Twickenham
Opportunity to work in a multi-award-winning, doctor-led clinic
Opportunity to work with high-quality devices, skincare and treatment protocols
Professional development within an award-winning medical aesthetics clinic
Exposure to a wide range of advanced skin, laser, body and hair restoration treatments
How to apply
Please apply with your CV and a short covering note explaining your aesthetic, laser and skin clinic experience.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be asked to complete a skills and treatment experience sheet. This will help us understand your previous training, device experience, confidence level and areas where further training or competency sign-off would be required.
All treatments at Thames Skin Clinic are subject to internal training, protocol review and competency sign-off before being performed independently.
Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Twickenham TW1 3HQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- 1. Do you hold a Level 4 qualification in aesthetics, laser, IPL or beauty therapy?
- 2. Do you hold a valid Core of Knowledge certificate?
- 3. How many years of experience do you have working in an aesthetics, skin, laser or medical clinic environment?
- 4. Which treatments or systems are you experienced in?
- 5. Are you willing to complete a skills and treatment experience sheet as part of the recruitment process?
- 6. Are you willing to provide copies of your qualifications, Core of Knowledge certificate and relevant treatment/device training certificates?
- 7. Are you comfortable completing patient reviews and post-treatment call-backs?
- 8. Are you comfortable supporting laser safety processes, device logs, CQC checks and machine cleaning?
- 9. Are you comfortable working in a treatment-led role that also includes patient coordination and front-of-house support when required?
- 10. Do you currently perform injectable treatments?
- 11. This role does not permit therapists to perform injectable treatments either within the clinic or outside the clinic while employed. Are you comfortable with this?
- 12. Are you available to work Saturdays as part of a rota?
- 13. What is your current notice period?
Location:
- Twickenham TW1 3HQ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
