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Clinical Photography
Grade
Band 5 (Annex 21)
Contract
Fixed term: 18 months (until 26/02/2027 to meet the needs of the service)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-PST015-0525
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
16/06/2025

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Trainee Clinical Photographer (Annex 21)

Band 5 (Annex 21)

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

This is an 18-month fixed term contract starting on Monday 1st September 2025 and ending on Friday 26th February 2027.

We are looking for a dedicated individual seeking an exciting career in Clinical Photography. You will be based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, and gain exposure to many specialities such as: Dermatology/Tele-Dermoscopy, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Tissue Viability, and Surgery.

The successful candidate will undertake an 18 month on the job training programme designed specifically to provide a sound knowledge and skill base to develop their career.

As a Trainee Clinical Photographer (Band 5 Annex 21) you will be working towards gaining skills and experience to be competent in meeting the duties and responsibilities detailed in this job description. This will enable you to be eligible to apply for a qualified Band 5 Clinical Photographer position. During the first year payment will be 70% of the top rate of band 5 pay, and the second year 75%.

As a trainee you will undertake the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography, which will require you to commit to additional hours outside of the working day to complete the qualification.

Any queries please contact Rachel Johnstone, Head of Service on 01267 283112 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

This post is a fixed term for 18 months to meet the needs of the service.

To work in a team of clinical photographers to produce clinical photographs / video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research, and publications. The post holder will provide a range of photographic knowledge and skills to support a variety of multidisciplinary teams, across a range of clinical specialties within the organisation. Working in a variety of clinical environments, the post holder will use a combination of standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
 
Community facilities, including:    

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 16/06/25

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge ( Annex 21)

Essential criteria
  • Possess an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications, in photography or a relevant media related subject that has a focus on photography. Alternatively, learners must have a minimum of two years’ relevant professional photographic work experience.
  • Evidence of background research into the medical illustration profession and NHS.

Experience ( Annex 21 )

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of work in a public/service environment.
  • Experience of work in a medical photography department.

Skills and Attributes ( Annex 21 )

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate a good level of technical skill in digital photography
  • Demonstrate photographic skills in different environments including studio and on location.
  • Demonstrate skills in composition and visual perception
  • Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software
  • Demonstrate good communication skills in a variety of settings and with a range of people.
  • Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team
  • Demonstrate organisational skills.
  • Show a desire for further personal and professional development and qualifications.
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate photography skills in a range of subject matter, e.g. still-life photography and portraiture
  • Demonstrate control of lighting on location and in the studio.

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Johnstone
Job title
Head of Medical Photography / Illustration
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 283112
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