Job summary
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustMedical PhotographerMedical Illustra?on DepartmentBand 5Part ?me 15 hours per weekCalderdale & Huddersfield NHS Founda?on Trust is looking to appoint a part ?me Medical Photographer, working within our small team, across Huddersfield & Halifax acute hospital sites and Community Diagnosis Centres.We are looking for an enthusias?c and cheerful team player. Experienced within the Medical Photography field, who is not only proficient in photography, but has a caring and empathic approach to our pa?ents and can communicate with a wide range of health professionals.If you would like to know more about this great opportunity or would like to visit the department for an informal chat, please contact Jane Armitage, Medical Illustra?on Manager.jane.armitage@cht.nhs.uk01484 342328
Main duties of the job
The postholder: -o To participate in all aspects of clinical photography and videography of adults and children in a variety of locations, in the photographic studio, on wards, in clinics and operating theatres, guided by local and national guidelines.Medical Illustration provides a service to wide range of modalities within the Trust, with an emphasis on Tissue Viability, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ears, Nose & Throat) and adult & children's safeguarding.o You will be an active team member in the Community Diagnostic Centres, photographing skin lesions within the new teledermatology service.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
POST TITLE:Medical PhotographerBAND:Band 5 (Part-time)ACCOUNTABLE TO:Medical Illustration ManagerRESPONSIBLE TO:Senior Medical PhotographerLINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR:Trainee Medical PhotographersJOB OVERVIEWProvide a high quality, cost effective comprehensive clinical photographic service for patient record, research, teaching and publication to clinicians and other health care professionals, across three sites. Provide a diagnostic digital retinal ophthalmic imaging service to the Trust. Provide high quality graphic service..DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESThe postholder: - To participate in all aspects of clinical photography and videography of adults and children in a variety of locations, in the photographic studio, on wards, in clinics and operating theatres, guided by local and national guidelines.Medical Illustration provides a service to wide range of modalities within the Trust, with an emphasis on Tissue Viability, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ears, Nose & Throat) and adult & childrens safeguarding. You will be an active team member in the Community Diagnostic Centres, photographing skin lesions within the new teledermatology service. Photograph patients using specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment and carry out procedures for diagnostic fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp and fundus imaging. Competently and routinely undertake ophthalmic imaging of patients in regular clinics using a variety of ophthalmic imaging techniques. Production of large format posters, patient information leaflets and illustrative graphic assignments.Clinical Duties Capture digital clinical photographic images and video images of patients in the studio and on location, for accurate recordings on a daily basis. Photograph patients using specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment and carry out procedures for diagnostic fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, optical coherence tomography, slit lamp and fundus imaging. Have a level of expertise to recognise medical conditions and surgical procedures and demonstrate the visual appearance for documentation. Undertake appropriate photographic examinations as requested by clinicians, referring questionable requests to the Senior Medical Photographer. To participate in clinical research studies, in ophthalmology, orthopaedics and cancer modalities. Respect the patients confidentiality, dignity and cultural differences at all times, during photographic sessions. To carry out medico-legal photography for the Trust, solicitors, criminal injury cases and the police. To competently and creatively handle general photographic assignments within the hospital setting. To be fully conversant with all forms of image process and printing, the use of multimedia software packages and digital image management and working knowledge of colour management. Inputting confidential patient images in, CRIS (Computerised Radiology Information System) for health professions to view in PACS (Picture Archiving & Communication System). To design and print posters in house, using Adobe Creative Suite Have the ability to interpret clients requirements and give advice on page layout, colour and design of posters, leaflets and graphic work. Communicate effectively with a diverse range of healthcare staff, patients, public sector personnel, on a daily basis, in the form of verbal and electronic communication. The ability to work cheerfully and effectively as part of a team, under pressure, to meet constant deadlines is essential.. This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONROLE TITLE: Medical PhotographerBAND: 5REQUIREMENTSEssential or DesirableApplicationInterviewReferenceQUALIFICATIONS / TRAININGBA (Hons) Medical Illustration or Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or equivalentERegistered as a Medical Illustration Practitioner with AHCSDKNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISEA good understanding of all aspects of Medical IllustrationEBe prepared to undertake development training & complete mandatory trainingEDemonstrate your photographic ability, by means of a portfolio of workEExperience of using Adobe Creative Suite softwareEExperience of working in photography in a hospital/ health environmentDTechniques used to capture patient images in OphthalmologyDExperience in graphic designEBasic understanding of clinical videographyDExperience of working in clinical photographic research studiesDTeledermatology experienceDExperience in using dermoscopic camerasDCOMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)Must be a team player and work towards team objectivesEBe prepared to update skills on a regular basis, contributing to service improvementsEKeep up to date with CPD (Continuing Professional Development)EBe flexible in approach to working hours, to meet service demandsEMust have good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with patients and staffEAbility to manage and organise your own workload, without supervision to meet deadlinesEPositive attitude, willingness to learn, co-operative and reliableEDBS REQUIREMENTThis position is eligible for an enhanced check with adults and children's barred list information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
POST TITLE:Medical PhotographerBAND:Band 5 (Part-time)ACCOUNTABLE TO:Medical Illustration ManagerRESPONSIBLE TO:Senior Medical PhotographerLINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR:Trainee Medical PhotographersJOB OVERVIEWProvide a high quality, cost effective comprehensive clinical photographic service for patient record, research, teaching and publication to clinicians and other health care professionals, across three sites. Provide a diagnostic digital retinal ophthalmic imaging service to the Trust. Provide high quality graphic service..DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESThe postholder: - To participate in all aspects of clinical photography and videography of adults and children in a variety of locations, in the photographic studio, on wards, in clinics and operating theatres, guided by local and national guidelines.Medical Illustration provides a service to wide range of modalities within the Trust, with an emphasis on Tissue Viability, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ears, Nose & Throat) and adult & childrens safeguarding. You will be an active team member in the Community Diagnostic Centres, photographing skin lesions within the new teledermatology service. Photograph patients using specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment and carry out procedures for diagnostic fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp and fundus imaging. Competently and routinely undertake ophthalmic imaging of patients in regular clinics using a variety of ophthalmic imaging techniques. Production of large format posters, patient information leaflets and illustrative graphic assignments.Clinical Duties Capture digital clinical photographic images and video images of patients in the studio and on location, for accurate recordings on a daily basis. Photograph patients using specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment and carry out procedures for diagnostic fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, optical coherence tomography, slit lamp and fundus imaging. Have a level of expertise to recognise medical conditions and surgical procedures and demonstrate the visual appearance for documentation. Undertake appropriate photographic examinations as requested by clinicians, referring questionable requests to the Senior Medical Photographer. To participate in clinical research studies, in ophthalmology, orthopaedics and cancer modalities. Respect the patients confidentiality, dignity and cultural differences at all times, during photographic sessions. To carry out medico-legal photography for the Trust, solicitors, criminal injury cases and the police. To competently and creatively handle general photographic assignments within the hospital setting. To be fully conversant with all forms of image process and printing, the use of multimedia software packages and digital image management and working knowledge of colour management. Inputting confidential patient images in, CRIS (Computerised Radiology Information System) for health professions to view in PACS (Picture Archiving & Communication System). To design and print posters in house, using Adobe Creative Suite Have the ability to interpret clients requirements and give advice on page layout, colour and design of posters, leaflets and graphic work. Communicate effectively with a diverse range of healthcare staff, patients, public sector personnel, on a daily basis, in the form of verbal and electronic communication. The ability to work cheerfully and effectively as part of a team, under pressure, to meet constant deadlines is essential.. This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONROLE TITLE: Medical PhotographerBAND: 5REQUIREMENTSEssential or DesirableApplicationInterviewReferenceQUALIFICATIONS / TRAININGBA (Hons) Medical Illustration or Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or equivalentERegistered as a Medical Illustration Practitioner with AHCSDKNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISEA good understanding of all aspects of Medical IllustrationEBe prepared to undertake development training & complete mandatory trainingEDemonstrate your photographic ability, by means of a portfolio of workEExperience of using Adobe Creative Suite softwareEExperience of working in photography in a hospital/ health environmentDTechniques used to capture patient images in OphthalmologyDExperience in graphic designEBasic understanding of clinical videographyDExperience of working in clinical photographic research studiesDTeledermatology experienceDExperience in using dermoscopic camerasDCOMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)Must be a team player and work towards team objectivesEBe prepared to update skills on a regular basis, contributing to service improvementsEKeep up to date with CPD (Continuing Professional Development)EBe flexible in approach to working hours, to meet service demandsEMust have good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with patients and staffEAbility to manage and organise your own workload, without supervision to meet deadlinesEPositive attitude, willingness to learn, co-operative and reliableEDBS REQUIREMENTThis position is eligible for an enhanced check with adults and children's barred list information.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or equivalent
- Registered as a Medical Illustration Practitioner with AHCS
Desirable
- BA (Hons) Photography/Illustration
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- A good understanding of all aspects of Medical Illustration
- Be prepared to undertake development training & complete mandatory training
- Demonstrate your photographic ability, by means of a portfolio of work
- Experience of using Adobe Creative Suite software
- Experience in graphic design
Desirable
- Experience of working in photography in a hospital/ health environment
- Experience of working in photography in a hospital/ health environment
- Basic understanding of clinical videography
- Experience of working in clinical photographic research studies
- Experience in using dermoscopic cameras
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Must be a team player and work towards team objectives
- Be prepared to update skills on a regular basis, contributing to service improvements
- Keep up to date with CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with patients and staff
- Ability to manage and organise your own workload, without supervision to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Be flexible in approach to working hours, to meet service demands
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or equivalent
- Registered as a Medical Illustration Practitioner with AHCS
Desirable
- BA (Hons) Photography/Illustration
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- A good understanding of all aspects of Medical Illustration
- Be prepared to undertake development training & complete mandatory training
- Demonstrate your photographic ability, by means of a portfolio of work
- Experience of using Adobe Creative Suite software
- Experience in graphic design
Desirable
- Experience of working in photography in a hospital/ health environment
- Experience of working in photography in a hospital/ health environment
- Basic understanding of clinical videography
- Experience of working in clinical photographic research studies
- Experience in using dermoscopic cameras
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Must be a team player and work towards team objectives
- Be prepared to update skills on a regular basis, contributing to service improvements
- Keep up to date with CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with patients and staff
- Ability to manage and organise your own workload, without supervision to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Be flexible in approach to working hours, to meet service demands
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
