Job summary
Working with a team of clinical photographers in the Photographic Section of Medical Illustration, to provide a wide range of photographic and clinical video support to the staff of Cardiff and Vale UHB.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a versatile and enthusiastic qualified clinical photographer to join our busy team providing a comprehensive photography and video service to the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Based primarily at the University Hospital of Wales but with major commitments to University Hospital Llandough, the department delivers a fast, high-quality clinical and non-clinical service to a wide range of clients using digital photography and video technology. Our major users include ophthalmology, dermatology, wound healing and the breast care team.
You will need to be highly motivated, conscientious, a quick learner and a good communicator. You must be able to work alone as well as being a committed team player. The successful candidate will have a good range of clinical photography skills, (studio and location based) and have the strong desire to develop their knowledge and skills even further, the department supports and encourages development of its staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess a 1st degree in photography or related media subject or equivalent experience to achieve voluntary registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
Desirable
- Hold a post-graduate qualification in Clinical Photography / Medical Illustration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate post qualification experience in clinical photography
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of digital photography
- Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software
Desirable
- Experience in coaching and training junior Clinical Photographers
- Video and audio capture and/or production skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photography practice in a range of clinical environments
- Knowledge of consent, copyright, Mental Capacity Act and Data Protection in relation to clinical photography and video
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication and effective organisational skills
- Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body. Active pursuit of personal and professional expertise through Continuing Professional Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess a 1st degree in photography or related media subject or equivalent experience to achieve voluntary registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
Desirable
- Hold a post-graduate qualification in Clinical Photography / Medical Illustration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate post qualification experience in clinical photography
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of digital photography
- Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software
Desirable
- Experience in coaching and training junior Clinical Photographers
- Video and audio capture and/or production skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photography practice in a range of clinical environments
- Knowledge of consent, copyright, Mental Capacity Act and Data Protection in relation to clinical photography and video
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication and effective organisational skills
- Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body. Active pursuit of personal and professional expertise through Continuing Professional Development
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).
