Job summary
We are seeking a full time Medical Photographer to join our Media Studio's photography and video team, producing high quality medical, ophthalmic and general photography for the Trust and its partner organisations on the Biomedical Campus.
You will be expected to work on site and also in clinics off site to help the expansion of our new Teledermatology service.
Media Studio is a modern department providing a comprehensive medical illustration service in a dynamic and expanding environment.
The clinical photography team photographs a large number of patients in our studios, and in wards and departments of the hospital, as well as public relations photography for the Trust and other organisations on and off the site. Media Studio also provides video production, graphic design and print services in a friendly, collaborative and productive environment.
Main duties of the job
Duties primarily are clinical and ophthalmic photography, but may also include general and PR photography, video production. You will ideally have a degree in clinical photography or equivalent qualification and/ or experience, be proficient in the use of current photographic equipment and image processing software, and be able to demonstrate good photographic skills and a high degree of attention to detail. You will be expected to work in offsite hubs covering Teledermatology photography as well as work as part of a team of photographers on the Addenbrooke's site covering histopathology, clinical and ophthalmic photography.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 12th May 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 21st May 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 12th May 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 21st May 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Photography or equivalent or BSc or MSc in Medical photography/ Medical Illustration.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD activity.
- Graduate or postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, IMI PEC, or equivalent.
- Registered as a Medical illustration practitioner with AHCS.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical photography: studio, teledermatology, ward, operating theatre.
- General (non-clinical) professional photography.
Desirable
- Clinical photography including experience in teledermatology. Ophthalmic imaging.
- Video camera, lighting and/ or sound recording.
- Reprographic imaging: copy photography, scanning and processing of digital images to a high standard.
- Public relations photography.
Knowledge
Essential
- Photographic principles, e.g. colour management, image manipulation, understanding of lighting principles and relevant photographic theory.
- Anatomy, physiology, medical terminology to an appropriate level.
Desirable
- An understanding of basic anatomy.
- Image databases and their applications.
Skills
Essential
- Competent clinical photographer.
- Good, professional communication with patients, public and staff.
- Image processing skills - e.g. Adobe Photoshop - to a professional level.
Desirable
- Experience with using teledermatology equipment ie dermatoscope.
- Additional software skills; e.g. MS Office. (Word, Powerpoint), video editing (Apple Final Cut Pro), page layout (Adobe InDesign).
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Resilient to stressful sights, smells and experiences of the clinical environment.
- Good colour vision.
- Ability to bend to floor level, work at moderate heights (stepladder) and lift weights of up to 7kg.
- Good eyesight (with spectacles, if worn).
- Flexible in terms of occasional out-of-hours working.
- Must own their own car and be willing to drive to off site locations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Photography or equivalent or BSc or MSc in Medical photography/ Medical Illustration.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD activity.
- Graduate or postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, IMI PEC, or equivalent.
- Registered as a Medical illustration practitioner with AHCS.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical photography: studio, teledermatology, ward, operating theatre.
- General (non-clinical) professional photography.
Desirable
- Clinical photography including experience in teledermatology. Ophthalmic imaging.
- Video camera, lighting and/ or sound recording.
- Reprographic imaging: copy photography, scanning and processing of digital images to a high standard.
- Public relations photography.
Knowledge
Essential
- Photographic principles, e.g. colour management, image manipulation, understanding of lighting principles and relevant photographic theory.
- Anatomy, physiology, medical terminology to an appropriate level.
Desirable
- An understanding of basic anatomy.
- Image databases and their applications.
Skills
Essential
- Competent clinical photographer.
- Good, professional communication with patients, public and staff.
- Image processing skills - e.g. Adobe Photoshop - to a professional level.
Desirable
- Experience with using teledermatology equipment ie dermatoscope.
- Additional software skills; e.g. MS Office. (Word, Powerpoint), video editing (Apple Final Cut Pro), page layout (Adobe InDesign).
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Resilient to stressful sights, smells and experiences of the clinical environment.
- Good colour vision.
- Ability to bend to floor level, work at moderate heights (stepladder) and lift weights of up to 7kg.
- Good eyesight (with spectacles, if worn).
- Flexible in terms of occasional out-of-hours working.
- Must own their own car and be willing to drive to off site locations.
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.
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.
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)