Job summary
The role involves clinical photography of patients either in the studio or within wards and other clinical settings. It also includes production of graphic design and video services in support of the Trust's aims and objectives, including patient care, research, education and corporate communications.
At present the team comprises of a Manager and one Band 5 Medical Illustrator. The role requires a candidate who can work as an autonomous practitioner or to work as part of a team, which ever is appropriate for the circumstances.
Main base will be at Wexham Park Hospital Medical Illustration department, with regular travel to Frimley Park Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the delivery of clinical photographic and video records which meet the highest possible standards
Manage own photographic workflow
Take photographs and video recordings in all areas of the Trust including wards, theatres, A&E, mortuary, etc
Photographs & video recordings of patients for treatment records, clinical audit, teaching, research, medico-legal, police evidence, publicity and promotional purposes
Photography of patients with medical conditions, non-accidental injuries, communicable diseases, debilitating disorders, major trauma, open wounds and sores, etc
Specialist dental photography and other specialist clinical photographic procedures
Photography of sudden infant death cases, deceased and dying for records and at the request of relatives
Produce general images for use in patient and corporate information including portraiture and Public Relations photographs
Photograph equipment and pack shots in a studio environment
Responsible for the security, confidentiality and copyright of patient photographic & video images and data
Contribute to the effective day to day running of the department, assist in the development of good working practices and help to support other members of the team
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
DIMENSIONS OF JOB:
The role involves clinical photography of patients either in the studio or within wards and other clinical settings. It also includes production of graphic design and video services in support of the Trusts aims and objectives, including patient care, research, education and corporate communications.
At present the team comprises of a Manager and one Band 5 Medical Illustrator. The role requires a candidate who can work as an autonomous practitioner or to work as part of a team, which ever is appropriate for the circumstances.
Main base will be at Wexham Park Hospital Medical Illustration department, with regular travel to Frimley Park Hospital.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To help provide a comprehensive high quality Medical Illustration service to the Trust including clinical photography, graphic design and video production.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Practice with in the terms of the Academy for Healthcare Sciences Standards Expected of a Registered Medical Illustrator and the Institute of Medical Illustrators Code of Professional Conduct for Professional Members and follow local policies and standard operating procedures
- Manage clinical photographic studio & related work in various hospitals without supervision
- Responsible for the delivery of clinical photographic and video records which meet the highest possible standards
- Responsible for the development and implementation of administrative and technical quality assurance standards and protocols including routine standardized photographic techniques
- Manage own photographic workflow including allocation of tasks, setting targets and priorities to ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the photographic work
- Analyse, judge and advise on client requests, general department workflows and specialist clinical photographic workflows, identifying and resolving complex equipment, imaging system and process problems.
- Take photographs and video recordings in all areas of the Trust including wards, theatres, A&E, mortuary, etc
- Produce photographs & video recordings of patients for treatment records, clinical audit, teaching, research, medico-legal, police evidence, publicity and promotional purposes
- Undertake photography of patients with medical conditions, non-accidental injuries, communicable diseases, debilitating disorders, major trauma, open wounds and sores, etc
- Undertake specialist dental photography and other specialist clinical photographic procedures using specialist photographic and clinical equipment
- Undertake photography of sudden infant death cases, deceased and dying for records and at the request of relatives
- Attend court cases as an expert witness
- Discuss clinical photographic procedures with patients and ensure that all consent forms are completed
- Communicate in an empathetic manner with patient that are emotional distressed or in pain
- Provide a reprographics service producing images from X-Rays, books, slides, etc
- Produce general images for use in patient and corporate information including portraiture and Public Relations photographs
- Photograph equipment and pack shots in a studio environment
- Consult and advise patients and customers on services to ensure requests are understood, undertaken and costed
- Assist in the management and develop of the Trusts patient image management system and photographic library
- Responsible for all photographic and associated equipment which falls under the post holders control. Ensure that the equipment is well maintained, secure and hygienic for clinical purposes
- Responsible for the security, confidentiality and copyright of patient photographic & video images and data
- Ensure clinical images and data are processed in compliance with the Trusts consent & confidentiality policies, Caldicott guidelines, the Data Protection Act Common Law duty of confidentiality, The Access to Health Records Act 1990, Children Act 1989 & 2004, The Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988, The Data Protection Act 2018 inc GDPR, Mental Health Act 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Obscene Publications Act 1964, Copyright & Patents Act 1988, Human Rights Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 1998 in relation to photographic recordings, video recordings and media.
- Identify areas where service should be improved or developed; plan, recommend and implement change where required in conjunction with the Head of Photography and the Head of Medical Illustration
- Represent the Trust on issues relating to clinical photography and general photography
- Provide advice and problem solve technical and professional matters within the section and to service users
- Contribute to the effective day to day running of the department, assist in the development of good working practices and help to support other members of the team
Staff
- Supervise and mentor trainee and work experience students
- Day to day supervision of all staff that impact on the photographic studio including chaperones and clinicians
- Provide training where necessary to all appropriate Trust staff with regards to photography
Policy and Service Development
- Work within the AHCSs Standards, IMIs Code of Professional Conduct and follow local policies and standard operating procedures
- Implement the Trusts policy and procedure relating to the photographic and video recording of patients confidentiality, consent, copyright and storage
- Contribute to the business planning of the service, regarding service & technical developments
- Provide recommendations for service improvement to the Head of Photography
- Communicate with clinicians and service managers to discuss service changes, improvements and provide recommendations to the Head of Photography
- Contribute to the development of regional and national professional protocols
- Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio to satisfy the requirements of the AHCS standards and IMIs Code of Professional Conduct. This is a mandatory requirement of the post
- Maintain your professional and technical knowledge and keep up-to-date with the developments and innovations that have an effect on the service.
- Research technological advancements for implementation to the benefit of future services
- Produce reports which detail the services status, recommendations for change, etc
Equipment, Supplies and Services
- Identify equipment needs and make recommendations for new purchases.
- Ensure work areas and equipment is clean, tidy and conforms to infection control policies
- Monitor and maintain stock levels
Physical, Mental and Emotional Effort
- There is a requirement for the post holder to lift heavy photographic equipment
- Physically flexible to maintain awkward positions to gain correct anatomical views and best shots
- The post holder will be required to view a high volume of images using display screen and use photographic equipment which will require a high level of concentration
- All photographic work produced should accurately represent the subject, be colour correct and of a high quality
- The post holder will be required to photograph subjects and view images which are disturbing and emotionally distressing
- The post holder will be exposed to body fluids and strong odours when working with patients
Other Duties
Other duties may be assigned from time to time according to the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DIMENSIONS OF JOB:
The role involves clinical photography of patients either in the studio or within wards and other clinical settings. It also includes production of graphic design and video services in support of the Trusts aims and objectives, including patient care, research, education and corporate communications.
At present the team comprises of a Manager and one Band 5 Medical Illustrator. The role requires a candidate who can work as an autonomous practitioner or to work as part of a team, which ever is appropriate for the circumstances.
Main base will be at Wexham Park Hospital Medical Illustration department, with regular travel to Frimley Park Hospital.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To help provide a comprehensive high quality Medical Illustration service to the Trust including clinical photography, graphic design and video production.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Practice with in the terms of the Academy for Healthcare Sciences Standards Expected of a Registered Medical Illustrator and the Institute of Medical Illustrators Code of Professional Conduct for Professional Members and follow local policies and standard operating procedures
- Manage clinical photographic studio & related work in various hospitals without supervision
- Responsible for the delivery of clinical photographic and video records which meet the highest possible standards
- Responsible for the development and implementation of administrative and technical quality assurance standards and protocols including routine standardized photographic techniques
- Manage own photographic workflow including allocation of tasks, setting targets and priorities to ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the photographic work
- Analyse, judge and advise on client requests, general department workflows and specialist clinical photographic workflows, identifying and resolving complex equipment, imaging system and process problems.
- Take photographs and video recordings in all areas of the Trust including wards, theatres, A&E, mortuary, etc
- Produce photographs & video recordings of patients for treatment records, clinical audit, teaching, research, medico-legal, police evidence, publicity and promotional purposes
- Undertake photography of patients with medical conditions, non-accidental injuries, communicable diseases, debilitating disorders, major trauma, open wounds and sores, etc
- Undertake specialist dental photography and other specialist clinical photographic procedures using specialist photographic and clinical equipment
- Undertake photography of sudden infant death cases, deceased and dying for records and at the request of relatives
- Attend court cases as an expert witness
- Discuss clinical photographic procedures with patients and ensure that all consent forms are completed
- Communicate in an empathetic manner with patient that are emotional distressed or in pain
- Provide a reprographics service producing images from X-Rays, books, slides, etc
- Produce general images for use in patient and corporate information including portraiture and Public Relations photographs
- Photograph equipment and pack shots in a studio environment
- Consult and advise patients and customers on services to ensure requests are understood, undertaken and costed
- Assist in the management and develop of the Trusts patient image management system and photographic library
- Responsible for all photographic and associated equipment which falls under the post holders control. Ensure that the equipment is well maintained, secure and hygienic for clinical purposes
- Responsible for the security, confidentiality and copyright of patient photographic & video images and data
- Ensure clinical images and data are processed in compliance with the Trusts consent & confidentiality policies, Caldicott guidelines, the Data Protection Act Common Law duty of confidentiality, The Access to Health Records Act 1990, Children Act 1989 & 2004, The Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988, The Data Protection Act 2018 inc GDPR, Mental Health Act 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Obscene Publications Act 1964, Copyright & Patents Act 1988, Human Rights Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 1998 in relation to photographic recordings, video recordings and media.
- Identify areas where service should be improved or developed; plan, recommend and implement change where required in conjunction with the Head of Photography and the Head of Medical Illustration
- Represent the Trust on issues relating to clinical photography and general photography
- Provide advice and problem solve technical and professional matters within the section and to service users
- Contribute to the effective day to day running of the department, assist in the development of good working practices and help to support other members of the team
Staff
- Supervise and mentor trainee and work experience students
- Day to day supervision of all staff that impact on the photographic studio including chaperones and clinicians
- Provide training where necessary to all appropriate Trust staff with regards to photography
Policy and Service Development
- Work within the AHCSs Standards, IMIs Code of Professional Conduct and follow local policies and standard operating procedures
- Implement the Trusts policy and procedure relating to the photographic and video recording of patients confidentiality, consent, copyright and storage
- Contribute to the business planning of the service, regarding service & technical developments
- Provide recommendations for service improvement to the Head of Photography
- Communicate with clinicians and service managers to discuss service changes, improvements and provide recommendations to the Head of Photography
- Contribute to the development of regional and national professional protocols
- Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio to satisfy the requirements of the AHCS standards and IMIs Code of Professional Conduct. This is a mandatory requirement of the post
- Maintain your professional and technical knowledge and keep up-to-date with the developments and innovations that have an effect on the service.
- Research technological advancements for implementation to the benefit of future services
- Produce reports which detail the services status, recommendations for change, etc
Equipment, Supplies and Services
- Identify equipment needs and make recommendations for new purchases.
- Ensure work areas and equipment is clean, tidy and conforms to infection control policies
- Monitor and maintain stock levels
Physical, Mental and Emotional Effort
- There is a requirement for the post holder to lift heavy photographic equipment
- Physically flexible to maintain awkward positions to gain correct anatomical views and best shots
- The post holder will be required to view a high volume of images using display screen and use photographic equipment which will require a high level of concentration
- All photographic work produced should accurately represent the subject, be colour correct and of a high quality
- The post holder will be required to photograph subjects and view images which are disturbing and emotionally distressing
- The post holder will be exposed to body fluids and strong odours when working with patients
Other Duties
Other duties may be assigned from time to time according to the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Medical Illustration / Photography
Desirable
Competencies for role
Essential
- Understanding of Medical Illustration
Desirable
- Experience of audio visual production
Professional Experience
Essential
- Experience in photography working within hospital / clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience in graphic design
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Medical Illustration / Photography
Desirable
Competencies for role
Essential
- Understanding of Medical Illustration
Desirable
- Experience of audio visual production
Professional Experience
Essential
- Experience in photography working within hospital / clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience in graphic design
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
