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Job summary

Main area
Medical Photography
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-8074473
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QMC, City Hospital & Treatment Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/11/2026 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Medical Photographer

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We have a rare opportunity for an individual to join our highly motivated, enthusiastic Medical Photography team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The department is split between the two main campuses; the Queens Medical Centre, which includes the Nottingham Treatment Centre, and the City Hospital. The individual will be required to work on all sites, supporting many clinical specialties.

Main duties of the job

The selected candidate will be expected to undertake all aspects medical photography. Under the direction of the Senior Medical Photographer duties will include clinical photography, non-clinical photography, public relations photography as well as both clinical and non-clinical video all of which can be undertaken in a variety of settings throughout the Trust.

Candidates must hold a BSc in Medical Illustration or Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Photography or equivalent.

You must be a good team player whilst also being able to use your own initiative to problem solve and manage workflow. You must be able to work with minimum supervision, achieving a high, concise standard of work. Good communication skills are essential as you will be expected to liaise with both clinical and non-clinical staff and patients. The ability to interpret requests and offer professional and technical advice is key.

This is a demanding post which requires the candidate to take some emotional and distressing images. The candidate must be able to mobilise around both sites as this post requires staff to visit many clinics, wards, operating theatre and laboratories during a working day.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Medical Illustration or similar related degree OR Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography. Degree in photography (Trainee Position)
Desirable criteria
  • MSc / Post Graduate / BSc in Medical Illustration. Member of Institute of Medical Illustrators. Registered AHCS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience working within Medical Photography. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photographic techniques and protocols. Knowledge of consent, copyright and data protection in relation to Medical Illustration.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience Previous experience working within Medical Photography. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photographic techniques and protocols. Knowledge of consent, copyright and data protection in relation to Medical Illustration. Experience of: Image database systems Adobe Creative Suite Final Cut Pro X Digital image capture/manipulation/storage and output Use of MAC and PC Experience of video capture and editing in clinical and non-clinical settings..

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Graham Love
Job title
Head of Medical Photography
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 9249924
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