Job summary
UHBW are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our busy Medical Illustration team!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Medical Illustration team at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). Medical Illustration provides a comprehensive clinical and non-clinical photography and video service across University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset.
*This role is aBand 4 linked progression to Band 5 (Fixed Term contract initially). After completing the relevant qualification and registration with the AHCS, you will automatically progress to a permanent Band 5 registered Clinical photographer. This role is a training role and the team will support the successful applicant in obtaining their qualification and providing them with as much experience as possible.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Medical Illustration team in taking clinical and non-clinical photographs across UHBW. This post involves communicating effectively with medical illustration staff, patients and healthcare professionals to help the team provide the best service possible.
You should be a well-organised person who can work well under pressure with the ability to prioritise your own workload within a team.
As a developing Medical Illustration service, the post holder will be expected to be flexible, proactive and embrace change positively as and when the service develops.
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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Reference-based evidence of extensive practical experience in photography of a consistently high standard.
Desirable
- Some experience of working in a medical photography department
Aptitudes
Essential
- Willingness to learn and develop CPD (continued professional development)
- Must work well as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiasm and initiative to meet service needs
- Demonstrate a high level of compassion and empathy
- Respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach
Desirable
- Demonstrate photographic skills in different environments including studio and on location
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent standard of IT skills. Ability to use the following software packages: Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (including PhotoShop and Lightroom)
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Understanding of consent and confidentiality issues
- Highly developed hand/eye coordination for specialist imaging techniques.
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to view high volumes of images using display screen and use photographic equipment which will require a high level of concentration
Desirable
- Experience of video production
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Possess a degree in photography or related media subject or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Meet entry requirements for undergraduate/postgraduate course
- You will be required to travel to other locations in the South West. You must have a driving license
Desirable
- Willingness to use own car/vehicle
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Reference-based evidence of extensive practical experience in photography of a consistently high standard.
Desirable
- Some experience of working in a medical photography department
Aptitudes
Essential
- Willingness to learn and develop CPD (continued professional development)
- Must work well as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiasm and initiative to meet service needs
- Demonstrate a high level of compassion and empathy
- Respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach
Desirable
- Demonstrate photographic skills in different environments including studio and on location
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent standard of IT skills. Ability to use the following software packages: Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (including PhotoShop and Lightroom)
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Understanding of consent and confidentiality issues
- Highly developed hand/eye coordination for specialist imaging techniques.
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to view high volumes of images using display screen and use photographic equipment which will require a high level of concentration
Desirable
- Experience of video production
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Possess a degree in photography or related media subject or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Meet entry requirements for undergraduate/postgraduate course
- You will be required to travel to other locations in the South West. You must have a driving license
Desirable
- Willingness to use own car/vehicle
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).
