Our quick guide to starting your career in the Medical Aesthetics speciality and obtaining essential cosmetic nurse insurance
Beginning a new journey in aesthetic medicine can be daunting, particularly if you’re a newly qualified nurse or have spent years working for the NHS.
You’ll be moving from the safety and security of education or employment, to the unknown challenges of working for yourself as a cosmetic nurse, learning new skills, obtaining and retaining patients, and building a successful business.
It may bring reassurance to read that many of our cosmetic nurse insurance clients before you have overcome the same challenges, now running thriving aesthetic clinics across the UK.
Some of their top tips include…
Invest in the best
As a cosmetic nurse, you’ll quickly learn that there are hundreds of aesthetic products and treatments that you could offer patients. If you want to avoid complications and risks of public liability claims, then it’s wise to only invest in products that have extensive clinical research supporting their use.
Ask manufacturers and distributors to see evidence of this, along with peer recommendations, before and after pictures, and detail of the ongoing support they will provide.
Join the community
There’s a thriving community of cosmetic nurses in the aesthetics speciality. You can join associations such as the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN), previously known as the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), and The Nurses’ Network.
They provide support to new and established nurses working within aesthetics, while providing you with a welcoming space to network and learn from other cosmetic nurses in your area.
Don’t stop learning
As well as attending events dedicated especially to cosmetic nurses, you can also visit conferences and exhibitions such as ACE, Aesthetic Medicine Live, FACE and CCR.
The Aesthetics Journal, Aesthetic Medicine Magazine, Consulting Room, and the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing are also fantastic publications to keep you updated with industry-specific news.
All of these resources will help you decide what you want to learn more about and guide you in selecting the best training provider for your needs. Look for courses that only train small groups, giving you the chance for more focused learning, and those that offer ongoing support once you’ve completed training.
Develop your business acumen
While you may have first-class clinical skills, to succeed as a cosmetic nurse, you must also understand how to run a business.
There are plenty of online guides for learning about accounting and marketing, but don’t be afraid to outsource if you find it all a bit too much! While it may seem like an unexpected expense, often investing in people who know what they’re doing is far better for business in the long run.
Protect yourself, protect your patients
Be prepared for the worst-case scenario with extensive insurance cover. It’s essential that you have professional cosmetic nurse indemnity insurance, which can provide cover for claims of professional negligence, errors, or omissions.
Other important insurance for cosmetic nurses includes public liability, which covers you for claims of bodily injury or property damage to third parties on your premises or in your care, and cyber liability insurance, which protects against data breaches, cyber-attacks or privacy violations. This is important for cosmetic nurses who store sensitive patient information electronically or conduct online consultations and transactions.
You can learn more about cosmetic insurance for nurses by clicking here.
