Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Photography
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (or Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 177-EMER-7235336
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget Hospital
- Town
- Gorleston
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Medical Photographer
NHS AfC: Band 5
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity, for an experienced photographer - preferably someone who has worked in a medical field previously.
The role will be based at the James Paget Hospital with regular patient contact and the requirement to manage sensitive situations, an interest in providing a high standard of care to patients is essential.
Main duties of the job
This post will be required to provide a comprehensive medical photography/videography service to the Consultants and staff employed by the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other identified users such as the Police, Social Work department and individual members of the public.
Working for our organisation
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Taking clinical and non-clinical photographs and video recordings as requested in all areas of the Trust including wards, theatres, A&E and mortuary.
Produce digital photographs of patients for the purposes of medical treatment records, clinical audit, teaching, research, medico-legal, police evidence, and publicity purposes.
Produce digital video recordings of patients for the purposes of medical treatment records, clinical audit, medico-legal, and police evidence.
Undertake photography of patients with distressing medical conditions, non-accidental injuries, communicable diseases, debilitating disorders, major trauma, open wounds and sores, etc.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in photography or equivalent and post graduate diploma, IMI PEC, or equivalent.
- Registered as a Medical Illustration Practitioner with CAMIP.
Desirable criteria
- Degree or HND in photography.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 1-2 years working in a department of Medical Illustration.
- Experience in clinical, ward, theatre, mortuary photography and Public Relations photography.
- Scanning and editing of digital images using appropriate software packages.
Desirable criteria
- 3 years’ experience with above plus clinical photography experience.
- Some experience with Ophthalmic photography.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good skills in Adobe/Word software packages – Photoshop, Word, Excel etc.
- Committed to CPD and PDP
- Membership of professional body (IMI)
- Conscientious, communication skills, self-motivation, computer literate, able to work as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of training/upskilling staff.
- Has previous experience of CPD & PDP, photographic skills used in Medical Illustration.
- Knowledge of professional protocols and procedures such as Caldicott, Informed Patient Consent, confidentiality, copyright etc.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- The post holder should be competent and have a sympathetic and professional attitude to clients.
- They should also have a smart appearance and the ability to communicate effectively with both Medical staff and members of the general public.
- The ability to work cheerfully and effectively as part of a team, under pressure, to meet constant deadlines is essential.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Stebbings
- Job title
- Divisional Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 453306
- Additional information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Division of Medicine, Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services office on 01493 453306.
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