Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Clinical Photographer

The closing date is 11 September 2025

Job summary

Are you a passionate and skilled photographer with a flair for clinical photography? Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking aClinical Photographerto join our dynamic Medical Photography and Illustration team.

By joining us you will work in adiverse and rewarding environment, capturing images that directly support patient care, research. Be part of aforward-thinking departmentthat embraces innovation, enjoy avaried workloadacross multiple hospital sites, including studio, ward, theatre, and outpatient settings. You will be able to collaborate with a supportive team and contribute tonational research projectsand clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a skilled and motivatedClinical Photographerto join our Medical Photography and Illustration team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care, education, and research through high-quality clinical photography.

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.

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

Undertake routine and complex clinical photography, ensuring patient consent and confidentiality.
Support clinical trials and research projects through accurate and timely image capture.
Produce non-clinical photography for Trust publications, training materials, and events if required
Maintain accurate records and manage image databases.
Contribute to departmental innovation and development.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
Work in a varied and rewarding role that makes a real difference.
Contribute to nationally recognised research and clinical projects.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake routine and complex clinical photography, ensuring patient consent and confidentiality.
Support clinical trials and research projects through accurate and timely image capture.
Produce non-clinical photography for Trust publications, training materials, and events if required
Maintain accurate records and manage image databases.
Contribute to departmental innovation and development.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
Work in a varied and rewarding role that makes a real difference.
Contribute to nationally recognised research and clinical projects.

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.