Ida Bafende

Ida Bafende is a highly accomplished and results-oriented Aesthetic Practitioner with more than two decades of extensive clinical experience spanning paediatric nursing and medical aesthetics. She has proven leadership experience as a CQC (Care Quality Commission) Registered Manager, directly overseeing regulatory compliance, patient safety standards, and operational excellence in cosmetic surgery environments.
Throughout her clinical career, Ida has developed robust expertise across advanced non-surgical aesthetic medicine and aesthetic dermatology. Her professional background includes running specialized nurse-led clinics within the NHS, treating complex skin conditions, and working closely alongside multidisciplinary medical teams to coordinate minor operations and vascular clinics.
Renowned for her calm demeanor, strong communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail, she works seamlessly with adult patients of all ages to deliver tailored care pathways that prioritize clinical safety, dignity, and optimal aesthetic outcomes.
Laser Treatments
RF Microneedling
Aesthetic Injectables
Body Contouring
Non-Surgical Skin Tightening
Skin Rejuvenation & Repair
Lesions Removal
Paediatric Dermatology
Aesthetic Practitioner
Self-employed, London (March 2021–Present)
Paediatric Agency Nurse
Atlantis Medical, London (October 2018–August 2023)
CQC Registered Manager & Aesthetic Practitioner
M Sarwar Ltd, London (February 2019–March 2021)
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Paediatric Dermatology)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (September 2016–September 2018)
Sister (Paediatric Outpatients, Ambulatory Care & Dental)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (May 2006–September 2016)
Staff Nurse (Grade E and F)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (May 2000–September 2007)
DipHE in Nursing Studies / Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RSCN)
Qualified September 1998
Diploma in Nursing
King Alfred’s College, Winchester, Hampshire (September 1995–July 1998)
- Fully Qualified Registered Nurse with CQC Registered Manager background
- Expert in writing clinical policies across Health & Safety, Infection Control, and Documentation
- Multi-disciplinary clinical skills across 23 different medical specialties
- Bilingual practitioner offering fluent English and French language support