Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2868 - Medical Photographer

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Job summary

The interview date for this role will be the 24th August 2023.

A post has become available within our Medical Imaging Directorate for a qualified, experienced Senior Medical Photographer with NHS experience, to assist and support the small Medical Photography team.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and highly organised individual to work within our existing team, helping to maintain the efficient running of the service.

You must have a flexible approach and be able to work under your own initiative.

You will need to be a dedicated team player who has the ability to work professionally at all times, in a sometimes stressful environment.

Experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology photography is desirable

Experience using CRIS and PACS would be advantageous.

Working hours: 30 hours a week.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, high quality Medical Illustration Service to Barnsley Hospitals including clinical photography, general photography, image management, video production for patient record, research, education, publication and public relations.

You will provide a comprehensive diagnostic digital ophthalmic retinal photography service, including fundus oculi and fluorescein angiography.

It is essential that you have the experience to provide a comprehensive range of medical photography procedures without supervision both within the department in a dedicated studio and in clinics, wards and theatres according to a patients clinical urgency.

You will need to be an effective communicator with the ability to liaise with many different stakeholders both internal and external to the Trust in order to maintain our high standards and support the continued development of the Medical Photography service.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-2868E-07-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • High standard of practical Medical Photography skills.
  • UK hospital experience.
  • Adobe Photoshop user.
  • Ophthalmic experience, including FFA.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Medical Photography or equivalent.
  • Participation in CPD, with personal portfolio of development consistently maintained.
  • Current IMI, or AHCS registration.

Desirable

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography.
  • Membership of the Ophthalmic Imaging Association.

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • High standard of practical Medical Photography skills.
  • UK hospital experience.
  • Adobe Photoshop user.
  • Ophthalmic experience, including FFA.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Medical Photography or equivalent.
  • Participation in CPD, with personal portfolio of development consistently maintained.
  • Current IMI, or AHCS registration.

Desirable

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography.
  • Membership of the Ophthalmic Imaging Association.

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiology Office Manager

Maxine Harrison

maxineharrison@nhs.net

01226434326

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-2868E-07-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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