Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Clinical Photographer

The closing date is 11 September 2025

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1686T

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Photographic
  • Technical and computer skills using specialised software
  • Effective communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Sound knowledge base
  • Autonomy of decision making when photographing patients
  • Full driving license

Desirable

  • Understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes
  • Knowledge and experience of photographic manipulation of images
  • Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals
  • Understanding of copyright issues regarding images

Qualifications

Essential

  • General Photographic Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Digital Photography experience
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • General Photographic experience
  • Experience in Adobe suite
Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Photographic
  • Technical and computer skills using specialised software
  • Effective communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Sound knowledge base
  • Autonomy of decision making when photographing patients
  • Full driving license

Desirable

  • Understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes
  • Knowledge and experience of photographic manipulation of images
  • Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals
  • Understanding of copyright issues regarding images

Qualifications

Essential

  • General Photographic Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Digital Photography experience
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • General Photographic experience
  • Experience in Adobe suite

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Photography and Illustration Manager

Simon Charters

simon.charters1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1686T

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY


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