Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to appoint a part time Medical Photographer as detailed above. This will be within the department of Medical Photography based within the Burns & Plastic Surgery Directorate across our two hospital sites at Whiston and St Helens. We are seeking an enthusiastic photographer to join our small but busy team who provide a comprehensive medical photographic service to our patients.
Previous experience in photography with a recognised professional qualification is essential. Clinical photography experience within an NHS organisation is not essential for appointment to this post but may be advantageous.
Duties will include the photography of all patients upon request in Burns & Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, all wards, accident & emergency and other departments. In addition to varied clinical work the post holder will assist in all photographic requests for the Trusts Media & Public Relations department.
As a professional medical photographer demonstrating exemplary standards of patient care, you will be expected to work both autonomously and as a member of a team. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will liaise regularly with patients, medical and other hospital staff. You will provide technical and professional advice to other staff members on issues relating to medical photography.
A Standard DBS is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- To have full working knowledge and assist the Senior Photographer in the delivery of a complete range of non-routine photographic procedures requiring skill, experience and innovation.
- Assist in the delivery of the service which performs clinical, and research based photographic duties for the Trust using digital photographic equipment in locations throughout the Trust including Mortuary, Theatres, Ophthalmology, Pathology Laboratories, Accident and Emergency Department, Wards, Clinics and all other patient areas.
- Produce high quality clinical photography and detailed records of associated photographic sessions. Manage own workload on a day-to-day basis to meet the demands of the service. Make valued judgements on the correct photographs to take in any situation, taking into account customer requirements and a wide range of technical, legal and social issues.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To have full working knowledge and assist the Senior Photographer in the delivery of a complete range of non-routine photographic procedures requiring skill, experience and innovation.
- Assist in the delivery of the service which performs clinical, and research based photographic duties for the Trust using digital photographic equipment in locations throughout the Trust including Mortuary, Theatres, Ophthalmology, Pathology Laboratories, Accident and Emergency Department, Wards, Clinics and all other patient areas.
- Produce high quality clinical photography and detailed records of associated photographic sessions. Manage own workload on a day-to-day basis to meet the demands of the service. Make valued judgements on the correct photographs to take in any situation, taking into account customer requirements and a wide range of technical, legal and social issues.
- Comply with the requirement that all technical work is completed to a high standard for the Trust. Demonstrate professional and patient management skills in the studio, clinic, wards and theatres involving tact and diplomacy to explain the need for clinical use.
- Actively participate in the organisation of the department budget and assist in making effective contributions regarding income generation and participate in cost improvement/reduction schemes.
- Perform public relations, medical and general photographic duties for or on behalf of Trust departments outside Trust premises and normal working departmental working hours, by joint agreement.
- To be available outside normal working hours for hospital response to major incidents to participate in the day-to-day activities of the department on a technical, clinical and organisational basis and to ensure the smooth running of the department in the absence of the Senior Medical Photographer.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Liaise with the Senior Medical Photographer in ensuring that all staff are conversant with and comply with the terms and conditions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to be actively involved in planning training sessions within the department including COSHH assessments and manual handling, monitor and ensure compliance.
- Follow the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and perform general Risk assessments as necessary, monitor and ensure compliance.
- Reporting on any incidents/accidents and assist on any investigations. Understand and participate in the duties of the departmental Fire warden and Environmental officer. Attend regular Health and safety staff meetings. Participate in the observations for the Health and Safety performances of the department. Develop and support implementation of Clinical Governance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Trust aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its entire staff, service users and the public. To assist in this it is essential that employees carry out their duties in a courteous and sympathetic manner at all times. With the assistance of the Senior medical Photographer ensure that all staff within the department is treated fairly and help given if necessary in order for them to achieve their full potential.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Through the course of the post holders employment they will become aware of information concerning patients or staff. All such information must be treated as confidential. Breaches of this confidence may result in disciplinary action being taken, including dismissal; in addition breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To have full working knowledge and assist the Senior Photographer in the delivery of a complete range of non-routine photographic procedures requiring skill, experience and innovation.
- Assist in the delivery of the service which performs clinical, and research based photographic duties for the Trust using digital photographic equipment in locations throughout the Trust including Mortuary, Theatres, Ophthalmology, Pathology Laboratories, Accident and Emergency Department, Wards, Clinics and all other patient areas.
- Produce high quality clinical photography and detailed records of associated photographic sessions. Manage own workload on a day-to-day basis to meet the demands of the service. Make valued judgements on the correct photographs to take in any situation, taking into account customer requirements and a wide range of technical, legal and social issues.
- Comply with the requirement that all technical work is completed to a high standard for the Trust. Demonstrate professional and patient management skills in the studio, clinic, wards and theatres involving tact and diplomacy to explain the need for clinical use.
- Actively participate in the organisation of the department budget and assist in making effective contributions regarding income generation and participate in cost improvement/reduction schemes.
- Perform public relations, medical and general photographic duties for or on behalf of Trust departments outside Trust premises and normal working departmental working hours, by joint agreement.
- To be available outside normal working hours for hospital response to major incidents to participate in the day-to-day activities of the department on a technical, clinical and organisational basis and to ensure the smooth running of the department in the absence of the Senior Medical Photographer.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Liaise with the Senior Medical Photographer in ensuring that all staff are conversant with and comply with the terms and conditions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to be actively involved in planning training sessions within the department including COSHH assessments and manual handling, monitor and ensure compliance.
- Follow the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and perform general Risk assessments as necessary, monitor and ensure compliance.
- Reporting on any incidents/accidents and assist on any investigations. Understand and participate in the duties of the departmental Fire warden and Environmental officer. Attend regular Health and safety staff meetings. Participate in the observations for the Health and Safety performances of the department. Develop and support implementation of Clinical Governance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Trust aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its entire staff, service users and the public. To assist in this it is essential that employees carry out their duties in a courteous and sympathetic manner at all times. With the assistance of the Senior medical Photographer ensure that all staff within the department is treated fairly and help given if necessary in order for them to achieve their full potential.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Through the course of the post holders employment they will become aware of information concerning patients or staff. All such information must be treated as confidential. Breaches of this confidence may result in disciplinary action being taken, including dismissal; in addition breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND/Degree or equivalent qualification. Willing to undergo training.
- Have recent experience in a Medical Illustration Department
Desirable
- BSc BA in Photography Qualified member of a professional body such as IMI or BIPP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of general and scientific photography.
- Knowledge of digital imaging
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Clinical photography experience.
- Working knowledge of ophthalmic/retinal/photography/imaging.
- Working knowledge with digital video cameras/editing.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
- Possesses and displays tact and diplomacy where appropriate.
- Able to communicate with patients in a sympathetic and professional manner.
- Working knowledge of patient consent for clinical photography and privacy/dignity issues.
- Able to efficiently maintain established work systems, according to the requirements of the department.
- Ability to work in a logical and methodical manner
- Able to demonstrate flexibility in the organisation of the photographic workload.
- Working knowledge of patient consent for clinical photography and privacy/dignity issues.
- Understands confidentiality /data protection act.
Other
Essential
- Time management skills, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Manual handling skills.
- Able to undertake strenuous physical activity.
- Adaptable and flexible attitude
- Willingness to travel to other hospital sites
- Self-motivated and able to work alone and on own initiative.
- Able to communicate with a wide range of senior colleagues, patients and public.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND/Degree or equivalent qualification. Willing to undergo training.
- Have recent experience in a Medical Illustration Department
Desirable
- BSc BA in Photography Qualified member of a professional body such as IMI or BIPP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of general and scientific photography.
- Knowledge of digital imaging
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Clinical photography experience.
- Working knowledge of ophthalmic/retinal/photography/imaging.
- Working knowledge with digital video cameras/editing.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
- Possesses and displays tact and diplomacy where appropriate.
- Able to communicate with patients in a sympathetic and professional manner.
- Working knowledge of patient consent for clinical photography and privacy/dignity issues.
- Able to efficiently maintain established work systems, according to the requirements of the department.
- Ability to work in a logical and methodical manner
- Able to demonstrate flexibility in the organisation of the photographic workload.
- Working knowledge of patient consent for clinical photography and privacy/dignity issues.
- Understands confidentiality /data protection act.
Other
Essential
- Time management skills, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Manual handling skills.
- Able to undertake strenuous physical activity.
- Adaptable and flexible attitude
- Willingness to travel to other hospital sites
- Self-motivated and able to work alone and on own initiative.
- Able to communicate with a wide range of senior colleagues, patients and public.
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.
