Medical Photographer
The closing date is 17 August 2025
Job summary
Band 5 Medical Photographer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Medical Photographer to become part of our Medical Photography team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high quality, multidisciplinary visual media service across the Trust. This includes clinical and non-clinical photography, ophthalmic imaging (FFA and ICG), videography, graphic design and professional print production.
The post holder will deliver visual content for diagnosis, teaching, training, patient information, PR, and publication, ensuring legal, ethical, and governance standards are upheld. You will demonstrate advanced technical ability across photography, video production, and design, along with a strong patient-centred approach.
Applications using ChatGPT or other AI tools will not be accepted.
Main duties of the job
Produce high quality clinical images in accordance with IMI Guidelines.
Manage sensitive scenarios (e.g. safeguarding, trauma, mortuary, bereavement) with professionalism and empathy.
Deliver high standard ophthalmic photography, including imaging for FFA and ICG.
Ensure ethical consent, image quality, legal compliance, and secure archiving.
Ensure data protection, maintain image databases, and support clinical trials with consistent imaging protocols.
Management, coordination and governance of clinical photography imaging services across the Trust, ensuring quality and compliance.
Coordinate photographic and video productions, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
Provide creative and technical expertise in graphic design - in line with Trust branding, accessibility standards, and service needs.
Deliver in-house print production services to support clinical, educational, and promotional materials across the Trust.
Maintain and manage equipment, stock, and administrative systems including payment handling.
Support income generation by identifying new opportunities and managing resources efficiently.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Details
Date posted
29 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7271736PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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