Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Photography
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 9 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 381-IM-7184224
- Employer
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SWB NHS Trust
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Photographer
NHS AfC: Band 5
Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job overview
The Medical Illustration Photography Service are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. The candidate should have a degree in Photography or equivalent knowledge and experience of digital photography. They will contribute towards the provision of a high-quality service to the Trust. A considerable amount of work is undertaken in the studio but also in our wards, clinics and operating theatres.
The successful candidate must be a team player but also able to use their own initiative and work on their own when required. Ophthalmic photography experience would be an advantage but is not essential, as ongoing training in this area of the department will be provided. We provide a photography service over three Hospital sites in the Sandwell and West Birmingham area as well as a variety of local Community GP practices so having your own transport would be preferable as the role will involve cross site and community working.
The successful applicant will be required to be registered with AHCS (Academy for Health Care Sciences). If registration is yet to be achieved, the band for this post will be band 5 (ANNEX U).
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities:
1. Undertake clinical photography with speed, dexterity and accuracy in the studio and on location including wards, outpatient’s clinics, operating theatres, mortuary etc. within Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and at other associated sites.
2. Photography of pathology specimens.
3. General ophthalmic photography using a retinal fundus camera
4. Diabetic retinal screening photography using a non-mydriatic camera.
5. To provide basic advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines
to Trust staff when required, regarding consent, confidentiality and photography.
6. Ensure that the work passing through the department is of a highly professional nature
and that the rules of confidentiality are adhered to at all times.
7. Maintain quality and standards within the department.
8. To support the Medical Illustration Service in advancing departmental, divisional and
Trust objectives.
9. To provide advice and explanation of photographic procedures to patients/relatives, some of whom are emotionally volatile or whose first language is not English.
Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details of the role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification ...
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience working in a photography environment or associated profession
- Experience in general photography
- Team working
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience working in a medical illustration department or associated profession
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HND in photography or equivalent
- State Registered Clinical Photographer
- Short courses/CPD
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Medical Illustration
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Mark McBreen
- Job title
- Manager - Medical Illustration
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07904741949
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