Job summary
We are offering you an exciting opportunity to join our Medical Illustration team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. We are actively seeking a reliable, conscientious, self-motivated individual who has a positive, forward thinking attitude to work as a part of the Medical Photography Team a cross all sites, post holder will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have a degree and equivalent experience in clinical photography, and be AHCS registered. The post holder will provide a wide range of clinical and non clinical photography and videography services across the trust. You will preferably have a degree in photography and a medical photographic qualification.
You will have proven experience in all aspects of medical photography and be able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a small team with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will carry out clinical photography on wards and in the studio, clinics, theatres, mortuary and also ophthalmic photography and public relations photography. You will also be highly computer literate, with experience of Adobe photoshop image manipulation, scanning and preparation of digital images.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Medical Illustration or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- Registered Medical Illustration Practitioner, Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Graphic design qualification
- Master's Degree
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience as post graduate medical illustration practitioner.
- Specialist photographic techniques including Dermoscopy, Orthodontic Photography and Ophthalmic Photography (Fundus, Fluorescein Angiography, ICG angiography, Slit Lamp).
- Experience in operating theatre photography
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Apple Mac and Windows operating systems
- Experience in digital image management.
Desirable
- Experience managing staff
- Research and Audit.
- Clinical Trials
- Infra-red and ultraviolet photography.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Medical Illustration or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- Registered Medical Illustration Practitioner, Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Graphic design qualification
- Master's Degree
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience as post graduate medical illustration practitioner.
- Specialist photographic techniques including Dermoscopy, Orthodontic Photography and Ophthalmic Photography (Fundus, Fluorescein Angiography, ICG angiography, Slit Lamp).
- Experience in operating theatre photography
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Apple Mac and Windows operating systems
- Experience in digital image management.
Desirable
- Experience managing staff
- Research and Audit.
- Clinical Trials
- Infra-red and ultraviolet photography.
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).
