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Dr Indra Specialist Functional Medicine Practice

Job Description: Functional Medicine Doctor 2026

About Dr Indra

We provide whole-person, root-cause medical care. Our aim is to understand why symptoms are happening and guide patients back towards health over time. We work using structured tools and collaborative care rather than quick-fix medicine. You will work within a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nutritionists, health coaches and therapists.

The Role

This is a thinking-focused clinical role with longer consultations and low patient volume. You will guide patients through our structured pathways: Clarity Transform Thrive Using:
  • Functional Medicine Timeline
  • Functional Medicine Matrix
  • Personalised staged care plans
You are not expected to solve everything in one appointment. The goal is understanding first, intervention second.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Care
  • Conduct Functional Medicine consultations
  • Use Timeline and Matrix in assessments
  • Interpret laboratory and functional testing
  • Identify root causes and contributing factors
  • Create clear, staged plans
  • Suggest safe initial lifestyle changes
  • Work within Good Medical Practice guidance
Team Working
  • Communicate with nutritionists, coaches and therapists
  • Document clearly and consistently
  • Ask for input when unsure (encouraged)
  • Participate in shared care planning
Patient Communication
  • Explain complex information simply
  • Avoid overwhelming patients
  • Provide realistic expectations and supportive care
  • Maintain professional boundaries

Required Working Pattern

Attendance at the weekly Monday MDT meeting is essential Purpose:
  • Case discussion
  • Clinical safety
  • Shared decision-making
  • Ongoing learning
Medicine here is practised as a team.

Essential Requirements

  • GMC registered with licence to practise
  • Training in Functional Medicine (IFM or equivalent)
  • Able to use Timeline and Matrix confidently
  • Comfortable interpreting advanced testing
  • Able to manage clinical uncertainty

Personal Qualities That Fit This Role

We are looking for a doctor who is:
  • Thoughtful and thorough
  • Curious and analytical
  • Clear in communication
  • Collaborative
  • Motivated to help patients rebuild health step-by-step

What This Role Is Not

  • Not a 10-minute GP clinic
  • Not protocol-only medicine
  • Not isolated working
  • Not sales-driven care

What We Provide

  • Structured clinical pathways
  • Administrative and coordination support
  • Time to think
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Ongoing learning culture

Applying

If you would like to join us in delivering collaborative whole-person health support, please email [email protected] along with a summary of your CV.