Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Photography
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-7271736PCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Dependant on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Medical Photographer
NHS AfC: Band 5
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
Band 5 Medical Photographer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Medical Photographer to become part of our Medical Photography team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high quality, multidisciplinary visual media service across the Trust. This includes clinical and non-clinical photography, ophthalmic imaging (FFA and ICG), videography, graphic design and professional print production.
The post holder will deliver visual content for diagnosis, teaching, training, patient information, PR, and publication, ensuring legal, ethical, and governance standards are upheld. You will demonstrate advanced technical ability across photography, video production, and design, along with a strong patient-centred approach.
Applications using ChatGPT or other AI tools will not be accepted.
Main duties of the job
Produce high quality clinical images in accordance with IMI Guidelines.
Manage sensitive scenarios (e.g. safeguarding, trauma, mortuary, bereavement) with professionalism and empathy.
Deliver high standard ophthalmic photography, including imaging for FFA and ICG.
Ensure ethical consent, image quality, legal compliance, and secure archiving.
Ensure data protection, maintain image databases, and support clinical trials with consistent imaging protocols.
Management, coordination and governance of clinical photography imaging services across the Trust, ensuring quality and compliance.
Coordinate photographic and video productions, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
Provide creative and technical expertise in graphic design - in line with Trust branding, accessibility standards, and service needs.
Deliver in-house print production services to support clinical, educational, and promotional materials across the Trust.
Maintain and manage equipment, stock, and administrative systems including payment handling.
Support income generation by identifying new opportunities and managing resources efficiently.
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application.
As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Medical Illustration / Clinical Photography or a Degree in Photography together with a PGC in Medical Illustration
- Experience of working in a Medical Illustration department or equivalent profession
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong planning, time management, and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Physically capable of carrying equipment and working in various environments
- Open, proactive, and innovative approach to new ideas and practices
- Reliable, professional, and responsive to service needs
- Demonstrates Trust values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to use own car/vehicle to travel across sites
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in photography, video and design
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom
Desirable criteria
- Experience supervising or mentoring less experienced staff
- Experience in Ophthalmic Imaging – OCT, FFA and ICG
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kim Ford
- Job title
- Chief Medical Photographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 7349
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