This initial assessment visit is not a working shift and no productive clinical work will be expected. Agreed reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

If both sides wish to continue, the candidate will progress to the paid induction and development stage.

Paid Induction and Development Stage

Following a successful assessment, agreed clinic attendance will be paid at £15 per hour.

Initial Responsibilities May Include

• Learning Ink Illusions systems, policies and clinic standards.
• Observing clinic and client workflows.
• Preparing and resetting treatment rooms after instruction.
• Maintaining an exceptionally clean, organised and professional environment.
• Assisting with patch-test preparation.
• Preparing student training kits and clinic materials.
• Filing and organising documentation.
• Booking parcels and preparing labels.
• Logging new enquiries accurately onto internal spreadsheets.
• Supporting stock organisation and scheduled stock checks.
• Documenting processes for the clinic operations manual.
• Supporting basic social media or digital tasks where appropriate.
• Using Outlook, Word, Excel, Canva, CapCut, and other systems as required.

Clinical enquiries can be complex. You will not be expected to advise clients or answer treatment questions before completing the appropriate training.

Although this is a clinical development role, every team member is expected to support the practical running of the clinic. Cleaning, organisation, room resets, stock, filing, parcels and kit preparation are genuine parts of the role and must be approached with the same professionalism as client treatments.

Clinical Training Pathway

The aim is to progress suitable candidates into revenue-generating clinical work as soon as they can do so safely, competently and to the required standard.

Stage One: MCA Inkless Tattooing

Following successful induction and confirmation that the role is suitable from both sides, the first specialist pathway will normally be the Ink Illusions CPD-accredited MCA Inkless Tattooing course.

This Will Include

• Online theory.
• Practical training.
• Supervised and mentored treatments.
• Competency assessment.
• Progression to independent treatments only when formally approved.

The course is intentionally positioned first because it allows suitable candidates to begin treating and contributing to clinic revenue sooner than starting with a much longer regulated qualification.

There is no automatic right to progress after completing a course. Independent treating begins only when the candidate consistently meets Ink Illusions’ clinical, hygiene, consultation and client-care standards.

Stage Two: Full Scar and Stretch Mark Camouflage

After developing suitable clinical experience in Inkless Tattooing, the candidate may progress to full scar and stretch mark camouflage training.

This stage will normally follow several months of clinical development and will depend on:

• Technical competence.
• Reliability and attendance.
• Client care.
• Professional conduct.
• Treatment results.
• Ability to follow protocols.
• Contribution to the clinic.
• Long-term commitment.

Further Regulated Training

For exceptional candidates who demonstrate sustained commitment and capability, there may later be an opportunity to progress through regulated Level 4 and Level 5 paramedical tattooing qualifications.

These are significant, longer-term training programmes and are not provided automatically at the beginning of the role.

All Sponsored Training Is

• Released in stages.
• Performance-based.
• Subject to business requirements.
• Subject to a separate written training and retention agreement.

Full terms will be provided and agreed before any sponsored training begins.

Pay and Commission Progression

During agreed paid clinic hours, the initial rate will be:

• £15 per hour.

Once approved to carry out treatments, the candidate may also receive:

• 15% commission on treatments completed for clients provided by Ink Illusions.
• Up to 30% commission where the practitioner personally introduces and converts the client, subject to the written commission terms.

Commission begins only when the practitioner is authorised to treat and the relevant treatment has been completed and paid for.

Pay, hours, commission and contractual status will be confirmed in writing before the paid stage begins.

Existing Treatment Qualifications

Candidates who are already qualified and insured to provide other appropriate beauty, skin or PMU treatments may have the opportunity to offer these within the clinic.

Any Additional Treatment Must

• Be supported by recognised qualifications.
• Fall within the practitioner’s insurance.
• Be approved by Ink Illusions.
• Fit the clinic’s brand, standards and business requirements.
• Be carried out only after any required competency assessment.

Potential Progression into Clinic Management

For the right person, this pathway can develop well beyond carrying out treatments.

Long-term Responsibilities May Include

• Managing the daily operation of the London clinic.
• Coordinating practitioners and schedules.
• Maintaining clinical standards.
• Overseeing stock, orders and clinic supplies.
• Supporting enquiries, bookings and consultations.
• Managing client concerns professionally.
• Helping implement systems and processes.
• Supporting and mentoring future junior team members.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact when the founder is not in the UK.
• Contributing actively to the continued growth of Ink Illusions.

Progression into management is not compulsory for every successful practitioner, but applicants interested in leadership and responsibility are strongly encouraged.

The Person We Are Looking For

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is exceptionally reliable and punctual.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Is warm, friendly, empathetic and reassuring with clients.
• Is down-to-earth and works well as part of a small team.
• Remains calm when the clinic is busy or under pressure.
• Has good common sense and sound judgement.
• Absorbs information and applies it without requiring repeated instruction.
• Takes detailed notes and creates systems to support their learning.
• Notices what needs doing rather than always waiting to be asked.
• Is organised and pays close attention to detail.
• Follows instructions, policies and clinical protocols precisely.
• Welcomes honest feedback and applies it constructively.
• Is willing to undertake every aspect of clinic work, including cleaning, filing, kit preparation and stock organisation.
• Understands that specialist competence takes time, practice and accountability.
• Is genuinely interested in growing Ink Illusions, not only gaining qualifications.

Experience With The Following Is Beneficial

• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Booking or customer-management systems.
• Canva and CapCut.
• Instagram and TikTok.
• ChatGPT and other AI tools.
• Customer service, sales or client consultations.

Training can be provided in systems and software, but applicants must be willing and able to learn quickly.

Performance and Progression

Movement through the pathway is not based simply on time served.