Job summary
Band5 Medical Photographer FULL TIME - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK plus on call
We are seeking a dynamic medical photographer for he the medical photography service . This is a very busy department currently covering many areas .
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the country, providing acute services across the county of Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support, contribute and undertake to provide Clinical Photography & Medical Illustration Services to clinical, nursing, managerial staff within the Trust, other Trusts and outside organizations/academic partners.
The post holder will provide assistance in technical/professional/medical photographic support for patient records, research, teaching and publication in a clinical and non-clinical capacity.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job discription attached to the advert
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job discription attached to the advert
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Aptitude
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Demonstration of organisational skills.
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer literate inc. Audit
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Previous Experience
Essential
- Multiple photographic techniques
- Ability to manage complex imaging
- Experience of working in a Healthcare Environment
- Experienced in ward, theatre and outpatient photography
- Experienced in corporate photography.
- Experience of photographic practice in theatre and emergency departments.
- Has experience of camera operation and lighting techniques
- Has experience of working with standardized procedures
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge postproduction/editing software, such as Adobe Creative, Photoshop Elements.
Desirable
- Evidence of photography experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/ BSc (Hons) or equivalent in photography
- Registration
Desirable
- MSc/MA Post Graduate or equivalent
- Fully registered Clinical photographer
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Punctual
- Professional appearance
- Ability to support distressed individuals
- Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Aptitude
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Demonstration of organisational skills.
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer literate inc. Audit
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Previous Experience
Essential
- Multiple photographic techniques
- Ability to manage complex imaging
- Experience of working in a Healthcare Environment
- Experienced in ward, theatre and outpatient photography
- Experienced in corporate photography.
- Experience of photographic practice in theatre and emergency departments.
- Has experience of camera operation and lighting techniques
- Has experience of working with standardized procedures
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge postproduction/editing software, such as Adobe Creative, Photoshop Elements.
Desirable
- Evidence of photography experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/ BSc (Hons) or equivalent in photography
- Registration
Desirable
- MSc/MA Post Graduate or equivalent
- Fully registered Clinical photographer
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Punctual
- Professional appearance
- Ability to support distressed individuals
- Ability to travel between sites
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
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).
