Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Medical Photographer

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a talented individual, with minimum experience of 18 months working as a Band 5 clinical photographer, who is committed to working as part of our small medical illustration team delivering an excellent and caring service to patients.

Main duties of the job

Our ideal candidate will be confident, have appropriate NHS training and able to clearly demonstrate a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role. The successful candidate must be an effective team player with good communication and organisational skills. They will be able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and have the ability to explain their decisions and actions in a way that all concerned will be able to understand. The successful candidate will be required to work across all clinical department within the Trust as and when required.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

370-PST6RAD-139

Job locations

Warrington and Halton Hospital Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will be confident, have appropriate NHS training and able to clearly demonstrate a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role. The successful candidate must be an effective team player with good communication and organisational skills. They will be able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and have the ability to explain their decisions and actions in a way that all concerned will be able to understand. The successful candidate will be required to work across all clinical department within the Trust as and when required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will be confident, have appropriate NHS training and able to clearly demonstrate a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role. The successful candidate must be an effective team player with good communication and organisational skills. They will be able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and have the ability to explain their decisions and actions in a way that all concerned will be able to understand. The successful candidate will be required to work across all clinical department within the Trust as and when required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 18 months experience as a band 5 clinical photographer
  • At least 12 months experience within the NHS

Desirable

  • Ability to challenge current practice

Education

Essential

  • Degree in clinical photography

CPD

Essential

  • Portfolio of work and evidence of CPD
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 18 months experience as a band 5 clinical photographer
  • At least 12 months experience within the NHS

Desirable

  • Ability to challenge current practice

Education

Essential

  • Degree in clinical photography

CPD

Essential

  • Portfolio of work and evidence of CPD

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospital Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospital Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Photographer

Ken Jukes

ken.jukes@nhs.net

01925665679

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

370-PST6RAD-139

Job locations

Warrington and Halton Hospital Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG


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