Clinical Photographer
Job Description
Job title: Clinical Photographer
Company: NHS
Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Photographer to join the Medical Illustration Department at East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust.To collaborativelywork, as part of the specialized team that daily provides a high quality comprehensive and sometimes highly complex clinical photography & Illustration service to East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust and other external customers, whilst up holding the Trust’s values and objectives.Main duties of the jobThis brilliant prospect requires an applicant with commitment, passion and enthusiasm towards medical photography to join our friendlyandcreativeteam.Candidate must possess excellent organisational, interpersonal skills and communication skills with a good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially, Photoshop, InDesign and Microsoft office. Must have mastered the use of Nikon dslr camera and have the ability to produce high quality work as you work closely within a productive and supportive team.Examples of specialized areas: Videography and editing, graphic design and Illustrations, 3 dimensional (3D) and ultra violet (UV) photography.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted20 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number344-0165CORJob locationsKent and Canterbury HospitalEthelbert RoadCanterburyCT1 3NGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical duties: To undertake at a high level, clinical photography and videography across a range of clinical specialties, including ENT, Dermatology, Wound documentation and healing, Moh’s surgery (e.g. reconstruction and cleft audit), paediatrics, minor injuries and trauma , maxilla facial, 3D and UV photography.Other duties include: undertake public relation recording, medical art and preparations of posters, leaflets (desk top publishing) and ideally have an interest in helping to develop a clinical and non-clinical videography service.CPD: To keep abreast of current mandatory training and developments within the Trust and the wider spectrum of clinical photography and Illustration.Recordings may be used to support patient care, teaching, publication or research. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical duties: To undertake at a high level, clinical photography and videography across a range of clinical specialties, including ENT, Dermatology, Wound documentation and healing, Moh’s surgery (e.g. reconstruction and cleft audit), paediatrics, minor injuries and trauma , maxilla facial, 3D and UV photography.Other duties include: undertake public relation recording, medical art and preparations of posters, leaflets (desk top publishing) and ideally have an interest in helping to develop a clinical and non-clinical videography service.CPD: To keep abreast of current mandatory training and developments within the Trust and the wider spectrum of clinical photography and Illustration.Recordings may be used to support patient care, teaching, publication or research.Person SpecificationAcademic QualificationEssential
- Holds Graduate or Postgraduate clinical photography qualification
- AHCS registration
- Working in medical illustration or similar environment
Desirable
- Practical clinical photography experience post qualification for 2 years
KnowledgeEssential
- Fully conversant with digital SLR cameras
- Large format printing
- Scientific & technical photography
- Human anatomy & physiology
- Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, In-design.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidance documents.
Desirable
- Fully conversant with digital storage systems (MIM Waba)
SkillsEssential
- Reliable and able to receive and convey complex, sensitive information regarding patient related issues and other relevant information.
- Pro-active team member and willing to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across the Trust.
- Organisational skills while multi-tasking by prioritizing their own diverse and complex work and activities
- Adaptable and flexible in their working practice
Desirable
- Able to discuss and advise customers on clinical photography consent issues in accordance with EKHUFT policy and current legislation.
Person SpecificationAcademic QualificationEssential
- Holds Graduate or Postgraduate clinical photography qualification
- AHCS registration
- Working in medical illustration or similar environment
Desirable
- Practical clinical photography experience post qualification for 2 years
KnowledgeEssential
- Fully conversant with digital SLR cameras
- Large format printing
- Scientific & technical photography
- Human anatomy & physiology
- Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, In-design.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidance documents.
Desirable
- Fully conversant with digital storage systems (MIM Waba)
SkillsEssential
- Reliable and able to receive and convey complex, sensitive information regarding patient related issues and other relevant information.
- Pro-active team member and willing to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across the Trust.
- Organisational skills while multi-tasking by prioritizing their own diverse and complex work and activities
- Adaptable and flexible in their working practice
Desirable
- Able to discuss and advise customers on clinical photography consent issues in accordance with EKHUFT policy and current legislation.
Expected salary: £29970 – 36483 per year
Location: Canterbury
