Job summary
Here at the Mid
Yorkshire Trust an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Photographer to
become a key role within our department here at Radiology. We require someone who has excellent
organisational and Interpersonal skills and who can continuously improve
themselves and help others to do so within our department. The successful
candidate will have a BSc in Medical Illustration or a relevant degree plus the
IMI PEC or a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Illustration. Equivalent
qualifications considered, also trainee applications will be considered. The
successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an
extensive range of clinical photography skills.
We are currently a 3 site trust and as part of your role you
may be required to work across all 3 sites (Pinderfields, Pontefract and
Dewsbury). We offer a regular staff shuttle service between all 3 sites for
staff convenience and ease. We are also in the final stages of completing the
building work for a Community Diagnostic Centre based in the centre of
Wakefield and as part of this role you will be required to work at this site.
The Mid Yorkshire Trust has excellent travel links to Leeds,
Sheffield, Doncaster and Bradford. We are close to both the M1 and the M62.
If you would like to attend for an informal chat or a look
round please contact Michael Wigglesworth on 01924 541652.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high-quality cost effective
clinical and non-clinical photographic service for patient record, research,
teaching and publication to clinicians and other health care professionals.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Digitally capture accurate, clinical photographic images of patients in the studio, on the wards and operating theatres around the hospital on a daily basis.
Have the 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 a senior medical photographer.
Respect patient dignity and cultural differences during photographic sessions.
Insert appropriate oral retractors and/or mirrors to facilitate dental, oral surgery and facial maxillary photography.
Produce photographic evidence for the police accompanied by written police statements.
Undertake medico-legal requests for solicitors.
Participate in the training of undergraduate medical photographers.
Digitally capture non-clinical images in the studio and on location.
Produce digital images from 35mm negatives/slides, books, x-rays and illustrations via scanners and cameras.
Discuss with service users their particular requirements and advise appropriately to ensure efficient use of resources and quality of service.
Share responsibilities of the departments administrative duties i.e., writing letters, filing, stock control, ordering consumables and making patient appointments in the absence of the medical photography coordinator.
Maintain the departments confidential patient records, ensuring the correct patient demographics are digitally tagged to each image.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Digitally capture accurate, clinical photographic images of patients in the studio, on the wards and operating theatres around the hospital on a daily basis.
Have the 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 a senior medical photographer.
Respect patient dignity and cultural differences during photographic sessions.
Insert appropriate oral retractors and/or mirrors to facilitate dental, oral surgery and facial maxillary photography.
Produce photographic evidence for the police accompanied by written police statements.
Undertake medico-legal requests for solicitors.
Participate in the training of undergraduate medical photographers.
Digitally capture non-clinical images in the studio and on location.
Produce digital images from 35mm negatives/slides, books, x-rays and illustrations via scanners and cameras.
Discuss with service users their particular requirements and advise appropriately to ensure efficient use of resources and quality of service.
Share responsibilities of the departments administrative duties i.e., writing letters, filing, stock control, ordering consumables and making patient appointments in the absence of the medical photography coordinator.
Maintain the departments confidential patient records, ensuring the correct patient demographics are digitally tagged to each image.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Medical Illustration or a relevant degree plus the IMI PEC or a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Illustration.
- Equivalent qualifications considered.
Desirable
- CAMIP registration, ECDL.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical photography, Studio & location based.
- Nonclinical photography.
Desirable
- Film scanning, flat copy, illustration, videography.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Smart appearance.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- General IT skills/computer literacy.
- Working with digital imagery.
Desirable
- Patient information systems.
Other
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Digital work flow.
- Understanding of colour management.
Desirable
- Proficiency using Photoshop, Fotostation & Office applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Medical Illustration or a relevant degree plus the IMI PEC or a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Illustration.
- Equivalent qualifications considered.
Desirable
- CAMIP registration, ECDL.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical photography, Studio & location based.
- Nonclinical photography.
Desirable
- Film scanning, flat copy, illustration, videography.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Smart appearance.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- General IT skills/computer literacy.
- Working with digital imagery.
Desirable
- Patient information systems.
Other
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Digital work flow.
- Understanding of colour management.
Desirable
- Proficiency using Photoshop, Fotostation & Office applications.
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).
