Job summary
The busy dynamic Ophthalmic Photographic division of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust is looking to appoint a Medical Photographer Technician to join our large team of dedicated Ophthalmic Photographers and Technicians to support the delivery of ophthalmic imaging to support clinical diagnosis services for the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Outreach Clinics and Newcastle Hospitals at Cramlington.
We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, conscientious and motivated individual who is able to demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Interview Date 15/06/2023
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
You must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Have a comprehension of photographic principles and be able to apply theoretical and practical skill, with experience of Adobe Photoshop image manipulation of digital images.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support in providing a professional cost effective, efficient clinical and nonclinical photographic service using digital technologies to service the Trusts three sites.
- To provide image management services.
- To provide a quality photographic service tailored to the needs of the department.
- To perform administrative and clerical tasks as necessary for the efficiency of the service.
- Accountable to department head.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support in providing a professional cost effective, efficient clinical and nonclinical photographic service using digital technologies to service the Trusts three sites.
- To provide image management services.
- To provide a quality photographic service tailored to the needs of the department.
- To perform administrative and clerical tasks as necessary for the efficiency of the service.
- Accountable to department head.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Competence with SLR cameras
- Competence with Abode Photoshop and other desktop publishing skills
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of troubleshooting problems with software packages
Desirable
- Previous experience of commercially working with Abode Photoshop and Colour Management
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Photography HND / or higher
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Competence with SLR cameras
- Competence with Abode Photoshop and other desktop publishing skills
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of troubleshooting problems with software packages
Desirable
- Previous experience of commercially working with Abode Photoshop and Colour Management
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Photography HND / or higher
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).
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.
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).
