Job summary
The Medical Illustration team in UHBW are looking for an enthusiastic and creative medical artist (fixed term - 1 year) to join our growing team. Since the video service was started at UHBW just under 4 years ago, demand has increased for illustrated assets and animation. In this time, the team's services have also expanded into graphics, illustration and printed publications. As a team, we primarily provide clinical and non-clinical photography as well as in-house video solutions that cover clinical videography, patient information videos, training films, recruitment and other promotional materials, including some internal communications. We also produce guidebooks, posters and patient pamphlets for patients and staff.
We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking and considerate individual to complement our growing team of photographers and videographers. Someone who is keen to work for NHS and enthusiastic about putting their skills to use within the National Health Service, where patient care comes first.
Main duties of the job
This role will help to ensure we deliver a comprehensive clinical & non-clinical graphics an illustration service to the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and external clients, ensuring all work is produced to the highest possible standards within budget constraints and the timescale allowed. It will also ensure that the video service in Medical Illustration manages to keep up with the increasing demand for animated content in their videos. The Medical Illustration service is customer focused and involves providing support and advice to clients. The media produced is used for patient records, publication, teaching and promotional purposes.
You will be working with existing team members, healthcare professionals, clients and patients to ensure all video projects are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. While the main focus of the job will be in illustration, we are looking for someone who has the flexibility to also help, when required, in graphic design and animation.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree (e.g. BSc) in medical art/illustration/design or related subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- You will on occasion be required to travel to other locations in the Southwest. You must have a driving license
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc PGCert) in Medical Illustration or a relevant discipline
- Eligible for AHCS registration
- Willingness to use of own car/vehicle
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of medical art/illustration practice
- Excellent knowledge of physiology and anatomy
- Demonstrate creativity in the interpretation of client brief
- Good knowledge of current trends in the medical art /illustration profession
- Good experience of using complex software to create digital content including, Adobe After effects, Adobe Photoshop, Animate, and Procreate)
Desirable
- Experience of 3D programmes and software, for example ZBrush or Blender
- Experience of supporting the development of less experienced staff with producing medical art/illustration
- Experience of producing medical art within a healthcare setting or for a healthcare provider
- Experience of managing and using motion graphics and animation with film and video production
- Thorough understanding of consent and confidentiality issues
- Demonstrate knowledge of other specialties within the profession; video, photography, print
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Physically capable of carrying equipment around the hospital site if required to support other members of staff within the Medical Illustration and able to show a high level of hand-eye coordination
- Excellent standard of IT skills. Ability to use the following software packages: Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to view high volumes of images using display screens and equipment which will require a high level of concentration
- Multi-tasking - being able to complete several jobs running simultaneously. Working around problems i.e., Meeting tight deadlines despite computer failures
- Ability to prioritise. Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work effectively both under own initiative and as a team member
- Able to work in an environment where you may be witness to potentially upsetting imagery, including results of injury, disease or in the presence of the recently bereaved
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to provide and receive complex information from colleagues and clients
- Willingness to learn and develop CPD
- Attention to detail
- Understanding how to use the design software and be able to setup files for the applicable use e.g. print vs web. This involves using the software in a way as to ensure that an appropriate design solution is reached
Desirable
- Active involvement in a relevant professional body
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree (e.g. BSc) in medical art/illustration/design or related subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- You will on occasion be required to travel to other locations in the Southwest. You must have a driving license
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc PGCert) in Medical Illustration or a relevant discipline
- Eligible for AHCS registration
- Willingness to use of own car/vehicle
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of medical art/illustration practice
- Excellent knowledge of physiology and anatomy
- Demonstrate creativity in the interpretation of client brief
- Good knowledge of current trends in the medical art /illustration profession
- Good experience of using complex software to create digital content including, Adobe After effects, Adobe Photoshop, Animate, and Procreate)
Desirable
- Experience of 3D programmes and software, for example ZBrush or Blender
- Experience of supporting the development of less experienced staff with producing medical art/illustration
- Experience of producing medical art within a healthcare setting or for a healthcare provider
- Experience of managing and using motion graphics and animation with film and video production
- Thorough understanding of consent and confidentiality issues
- Demonstrate knowledge of other specialties within the profession; video, photography, print
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Physically capable of carrying equipment around the hospital site if required to support other members of staff within the Medical Illustration and able to show a high level of hand-eye coordination
- Excellent standard of IT skills. Ability to use the following software packages: Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to view high volumes of images using display screens and equipment which will require a high level of concentration
- Multi-tasking - being able to complete several jobs running simultaneously. Working around problems i.e., Meeting tight deadlines despite computer failures
- Ability to prioritise. Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work effectively both under own initiative and as a team member
- Able to work in an environment where you may be witness to potentially upsetting imagery, including results of injury, disease or in the presence of the recently bereaved
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to provide and receive complex information from colleagues and clients
- Willingness to learn and develop CPD
- Attention to detail
- Understanding how to use the design software and be able to setup files for the applicable use e.g. print vs web. This involves using the software in a way as to ensure that an appropriate design solution is reached
Desirable
- Active involvement in a relevant professional body
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).
