Job Description

Functional Medicine Doctor

Role Overview

This dual-faceted role combines clinical responsibilities with collaborative marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will provide Functional Medicine consultations and contribute to our content strategy, ensuring alignment with our brand's voice and mission.?

Our Functional Health offer is new

and we're building it from the ground up. That means we're looking for someone who is excited to work closely with a team of non-clinical colleagues, someone who doesn't just do their part and disappear, but brings energy, ideas, and feedback to the table. If you are collaborative, solutions-focused, and eager to help shape how this department evolves, you'll be a perfect fit.

We fully anticipate this role growing significantly over the coming months, evolving into a

full-time position

within a larger team. This is your opportunity to be in at the beginning and help shape something meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

Comprehensive Health Assessments:

Conduct thorough evaluations, including detailed patient histories, lifestyle assessments, and advanced diagnostic testing, to identify root causes of health issues.

Personalised Treatment Plans:

Develop and implement individualised care plans focusing on nutrition, lifestyle modifications, supplements, and other integrative therapies.

Patient Education:

Empower patients with knowledge about their health conditions and the rationale behind recommended interventions.

Collaborative Care:

Work in tandem with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient wellness

Marketing Collaboration

Content Development:

Partner with Clinical Lead to create informative and engaging content, such as articles, videos, and webinars, that reflect our Functional Medicine approach.

Expert Insights:

Provide medical expertise to support marketing campaigns and educational materials.

Community Engagement:

Participate in outreach events and promotional activities to raise awareness about our Functional Medicine services.?

Qualifications

Medical Degree:

MD or DO with full license to practice.

Functional Medicine Training:

Certification in Functional Medicine (e.g., IFM certification).

Clinical Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in a clinical setting, with experience in integrative or Functional Medicine.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Marketing Acumen:

Experience or interest in contributing to health-related marketing content.?

This role is Freelance

Hourly rate - 35

Application Process:

To apply, please apply via submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you want this position. Please also note that this is a freelance position and you must be self-employed in the United Kingdom (and you will be asked to provide evidence of your legal status).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all those we work with.

Who is The Slimming Clinic?

The Slimming Clinic is proud to be the UK's largest online provider of private non-surgical medical weight management solutions, specialising in clinician-led and patient-centred weight loss programmes for those with overweight or obesity.

The company, founded in 1984, helps patients achieve their weight loss goals through medical consultation, behavioural change, and prescription medication. With over 35,000 patients on our database, we help thousands of patients each year to lose weight, improve their lifestyle and health, and gain confidence.

We aim to provide a safe, effective and complete weight loss service across the whole of the UK, and we are looking to recruit the best candidates help us deliver our gold standard vision to our patients.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 5 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have a Certification in Functional Medicine (eg., IFM Certification)
Education:

Master's (required)
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Expected start date: 09/06/2025