Job summary
Are you a newly qualified Clinical Photographer or do you have experience as a Clinical Photographer that you would like to develop? We welcome your application to join our busy team!
The ABUHB Clinical Photography & Medical Illustration department have an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy team throughout the Trust.
We have a very successful TeleDermoscopy service that has been adopted on an 'All Wales' basis and have recently launched similar patient pathways for the ENT and Maxillofacial departments, which you would be part of.
You will be working as a valued member of our team to provide comprehensive, standardised high quality clinical photography and video in the studio and on the wards, as well as covering clinics and taking images in theatre.
You must have a friendly disposition, be able to work as part of a team and be able to manage and prioritise own workload.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work on their own initiative and as part of the team to support the provision of a professional, cost effective, efficient clinical photographic, graphic design and video service to the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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 and / or Knowledge
Essential
- Possess a BSc or BA in photography. (Degree level)
- An understanding of patient confidentiality and dignity.
- Knowledge of a range of professional graphic software.
Desirable
- Post graduate level certificate in Clinical Photography.
- Registered Medical Illustration Practitioner, AHCS.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation and professional guidelines.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety/Risk Assessment/ COSHH.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in Medical Photography.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent photography skills.
- Good standard of IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to Prioritise.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.
- Self-motivating and able to work unsupervised and to meet deadlines.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to interact with a wide diversity of people.
- Active pursuit of personal and professional expertise through continuing professional development.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative to meet service needs.
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to work outside normal office hours and at other hospital sites when required.
- Ability to travel within a geographical area in a timely manner.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and / or Knowledge
Essential
- Possess a BSc or BA in photography. (Degree level)
- An understanding of patient confidentiality and dignity.
- Knowledge of a range of professional graphic software.
Desirable
- Post graduate level certificate in Clinical Photography.
- Registered Medical Illustration Practitioner, AHCS.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation and professional guidelines.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety/Risk Assessment/ COSHH.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in Medical Photography.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent photography skills.
- Good standard of IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to Prioritise.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.
- Self-motivating and able to work unsupervised and to meet deadlines.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to interact with a wide diversity of people.
- Active pursuit of personal and professional expertise through continuing professional development.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative to meet service needs.
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to work outside normal office hours and at other hospital sites when required.
- Ability to travel within a geographical area in a timely manner.
Desirable
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).
