James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Medical Photographer

The closing date is 19 June 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7235336

Job locations

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in photography or equivalent and post graduate diploma, IMI PEC, or equivalent.
Registered as a Medical Illustration Practitioner with CAMIP.

Desirable

Degree or HND in photography.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

3 years' experience with above plus clinical photography experience.
Some experience with Ophthalmic photography.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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

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.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in photography or equivalent and post graduate diploma, IMI PEC, or equivalent.
Registered as a Medical Illustration Practitioner with CAMIP.

Desirable

Degree or HND in photography.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

3 years' experience with above plus clinical photography experience.
Some experience with Ophthalmic photography.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)