Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Trainee Clinical Photographer

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Medical Illustration department provide a high standard photography, video and graphic design service.

We are looking for a dedicated individual seeking an exciting career in Clinical Photography. Based at our main department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, you will gain exposure to all aspects of clinical photography undertaking clinical photography in many specialities across CTMUHB such as Dermatology, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, ENT, Tissue Viability, Theatre and many more.

The successful candidate will undertake an 18 month training programme designed specifically to provide a sound knowledge and skill base to develop their career. As a trainee you will undertake the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography, which will require you to commit to additional hours outside of the working day to complete the qualification.

Main duties of the job

To work in a team of clinical photographers to produce clinical photographs / video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research, and publications.

The post holder will provide a range of photographic knowledge and skills to support a variety of multidisciplinary teams, across a range of clinical specialties within the organisation. Working in a variety of clinical environments, the post holder will use a combination of standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques.

Salary details : Band 5 Annex 21 70% year 1 and 75% Year 2

This is an 18-month fixed term contract due to funding, starting on Monday 1st September 2025 and ending on Friday 26th February 2027.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

  • We listen, learn and improve
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We all work together as one tea

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum - Annex 21 applies - 70% Year 1 & 75% Year 2

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-HS016-0625

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


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 an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications, in photography or a relevant media related subject that has a focus on photography. Alternatively, learners must have sufficient relevant professional photographic work experience.
  • Evidence of background research into the medical illustration profession and NHS.

Desirable

  • Experience of work in a public/service environment.
  • Experience of work in a medical photography department.
  • Membership with the professional body for clinical photographers, the Institute of Medical Illustrators.
  • Demonstrate photography skills in a range of subject matter, e.g. still-life photography and portraiture. Demonstrate control of lighting on location and in the studio.

Skills and attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrate a good level of technical skill in digital photography
  • Demonstrate photographic skills in different environments including studio and on location.
  • Demonstrate skills in composition and visual perception
  • Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software.
  • Demonstrate good communication skills in a variety of settings and with a range of people
  • Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Demonstrate organisational skills.
  • Show a desire for further personal and professional development and qualifications

Desirable

  • Wide range of technical knowledge
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Possess an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications, in photography or a relevant media related subject that has a focus on photography. Alternatively, learners must have sufficient relevant professional photographic work experience.
  • Evidence of background research into the medical illustration profession and NHS.

Desirable

  • Experience of work in a public/service environment.
  • Experience of work in a medical photography department.
  • Membership with the professional body for clinical photographers, the Institute of Medical Illustrators.
  • Demonstrate photography skills in a range of subject matter, e.g. still-life photography and portraiture. Demonstrate control of lighting on location and in the studio.

Skills and attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrate a good level of technical skill in digital photography
  • Demonstrate photographic skills in different environments including studio and on location.
  • Demonstrate skills in composition and visual perception
  • Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software.
  • Demonstrate good communication skills in a variety of settings and with a range of people
  • Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Demonstrate organisational skills.
  • Show a desire for further personal and professional development and qualifications

Desirable

  • Wide range of technical knowledge
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Illustration Manager

Soraya Nasrat

soraya.nasrat@wales.nhs.uk

01443443480

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum - Annex 21 applies - 70% Year 1 & 75% Year 2

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-HS016-0625

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Supporting documents

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