Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Clinical Photographer (Band 5 annex 21)

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Job summary

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and proactive individual who is able to work minimal supervision, to join our busy and progressive Clinical Photography Department, to fulfil the role of Trainee Clinical Photographer. Salford Royal is opening a new Trauma Centre in Spring 2024 and we will be dealing with complex and extremely interesting patients who will need our services.

We are also expanding the department with an additional studio, so these are exciting times ahead for Clinical Photography at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA).

We require a trainee clinical photographer to help the service re-establish a more balanced team and increase patient choice. The successful candidate will also be enrolled onto the IMI PG (distance learning) course in Clinical Photography at Stafford University during their training period, all costs will be met by the Trust.

You must have excellent communication and people skills and the ability to build successful relationships with senior clinicians and managers along with other teams within the service.

In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the continuity of service which includes undertaking a number of front office administrative and reprographic duties from time to time and will be required to provide support as necessary to unqualified/admin staff.

If you meet the requirements of the person specification, we would welcome an application from you!

Main duties of the job

Managing own workload with trainee level of supervision, carry out a range of clinical photography duties and video recording to provide clear, accurate reproducible and relevant images supporting clinical diagnosis, records, teaching, research and publication. Working in a small team, contribute to the continuity of service including front office, administrative and reprographic duties. Also provide support to unqualified/admin staff as required.

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

18 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience £28,407 - £34,581 (65%-75% of top of band 5 salary)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P012-24

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Photography Degree or equivalent
  • GCSE (or Equivalent) Grade C or higher

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Clinical Photography/Medical Illustration.
  • Knowlege of Adobe Photoshop & image software programmes

Job related

Essential

  • Photography Degree or equivalent
  • GCSE (or Equivalent) Grade C or higher
  • Ability to operate professional cameras and lighting quickly and effectively under time pressure.

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Clinical Photography/Medical Illustration.

Job related

Desirable

  • Knowlege of Adobe Photoshop & various image software programmes
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Photography Degree or equivalent
  • GCSE (or Equivalent) Grade C or higher

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Clinical Photography/Medical Illustration.
  • Knowlege of Adobe Photoshop & image software programmes

Job related

Essential

  • Photography Degree or equivalent
  • GCSE (or Equivalent) Grade C or higher
  • Ability to operate professional cameras and lighting quickly and effectively under time pressure.

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Clinical Photography/Medical Illustration.

Job related

Desirable

  • Knowlege of Adobe Photoshop & various image software programmes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Photography Manager

Mr Brian A Allsop

Brian.Allsop2@nca.nhs.uk

01612064855

Details

Date posted

18 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience £28,407 - £34,581 (65%-75% of top of band 5 salary)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P012-24

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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