Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Medical Illustration and Clinical Photography to lead our multidisciplinary team in delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service.This is a pivotal leadership role, combining clinical expertise with strategic oversight to ensure the delivery of innovative and compliant medical photography and illustration services across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a team of clinical photographers, graphic designers, and administration staff, ensuring the provision of accurate, ethical, and timely visual documentation for clinical, educational, legal, and promotional purposes.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will manage a team of clinical photographers, graphic designers, and administration staff, ensuring the provision of accurate, ethical, and timely visual documentation for clinical, educational, legal, and promotional purposes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Medical Illustration and Clinical Photography department, including service planning, staff development, and quality assurance.
- Oversee the delivery of clinical photography, video, graphic design, and multimedia services across all Trust sites.
- Ensure compliance with national standards, including patient consent, confidentiality, and data protection (e.g., GDPR, Caldicott principles).
- Collaborate with clinical teams, communications, and education departments to support patient care, training, and public engagement.
- Manage departmental budgets, procurement, and service contracts.
- Drive innovation in digital imaging, telemedicine, and visual communication technologies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will manage a team of clinical photographers, graphic designers, and administration staff, ensuring the provision of accurate, ethical, and timely visual documentation for clinical, educational, legal, and promotional purposes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Medical Illustration and Clinical Photography department, including service planning, staff development, and quality assurance.
- Oversee the delivery of clinical photography, video, graphic design, and multimedia services across all Trust sites.
- Ensure compliance with national standards, including patient consent, confidentiality, and data protection (e.g., GDPR, Caldicott principles).
- Collaborate with clinical teams, communications, and education departments to support patient care, training, and public engagement.
- Manage departmental budgets, procurement, and service contracts.
- Drive innovation in digital imaging, telemedicine, and visual communication technologies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Relevant degree in Photography or Design
- - Masters level training or equivalent in a relevant subject
- - Significant experience working in a medical Illustration department
- - Previous supervisory experience
- - Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or membership of the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI).
Experience
Essential
- Degree in Medical Illustration, Clinical Photography, or a related discipline. Substantial experience in a senior clinical photography or medical illustration role, ideally within the NHS. Proven leadership and team management skills.
Desirable
- Experience in service transformation or digital innovation projects. Familiarity with PACS, EPR, and NHS governance frameworks.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, digital asset management systems, and clinical imaging protocols. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
- Management and budgetary training. An understanding of clinical photography processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Relevant degree in Photography or Design
- - Masters level training or equivalent in a relevant subject
- - Significant experience working in a medical Illustration department
- - Previous supervisory experience
- - Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or membership of the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI).
Experience
Essential
- Degree in Medical Illustration, Clinical Photography, or a related discipline. Substantial experience in a senior clinical photography or medical illustration role, ideally within the NHS. Proven leadership and team management skills.
Desirable
- Experience in service transformation or digital innovation projects. Familiarity with PACS, EPR, and NHS governance frameworks.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, digital asset management systems, and clinical imaging protocols. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
- Management and budgetary training. An understanding of clinical photography processes.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
